"Kai Khusrau is Discovered by Giv", Folio 210v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Qadimi
Artist bio: Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus|Iranian, active ca. 1525–1565
Artist role: Author|Artist
Artist nationality: Iranian|Iranian
Date: ca. 1525–30
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting: 
                H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)
                W. 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm)
Page: 
               H. 18 9/16 in. (47.1 cm)
               W. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm)
Mat: 
               H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
               W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)

Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Accession year: 1970
Tags: Horses|Men