"Siyavush Stands Accused by Sudaba before Kai Kavus", Folio 163v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: 'Abd al-Vahhab|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Mir Musavvir
Artist bio: Iranian|Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus|Iranian, active ca. 1525–55
Artist role: Artist|Author|Workshop director
Artist nationality: Iranian|Iranian|Iranian
Date: ca. 1530–35
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting: 
             H. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
             W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Entire Page:
              H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm)
              W. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Accession year: 1970
Tags: Poetry|Men|Women