"The Fire Ordeal of Siyavush", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
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: dated A.H. 887/1482 CE
Medium: Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm)
W. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to probably Shiraz   Iran  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1945
Accession year: 1945
Tags: Horses|Men|Women|Fire