Unidentified Scene from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Artist bio: Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus
Artist role: Author
Artist nationality: Iranian
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 
              H. 14 in. (35.6 cm)
              W. 9 9/16 in. (24.3 cm) 
Dimensions of painting: 
              H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
              W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    India Kashmir 
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth, 1968
Accession year: 1968
Tags: Birds|Men|Flowers|Trees