"Birth of Zal", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Siyavush|Shah Isma'il II
Artist bio: Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus|Iranian, ca. 1536–1610|Iranian, ruled 1576–77
Artist role: Author|Artist|Dedicatee
Artist nationality: Iranian|Iranian|Iranian
Date: dated A.H. 985/1576–77 CE
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm)
W. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to Qazvin   Iran  
Credit line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
Accession year: 1934
Tags: Birds|Kings|Infants|Men