Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Object type: Illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Shah Muhammad of Sabzavar|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Artist bio:  |Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus
Artist role: Calligrapher|Author
Artist nationality:  |Iranian
Date: 17th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 15 1/2 in. (39. 4 cm)
W. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to Isfahan   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Accession year: 1913
Tags: Men|Women