"Iskandar Slays the Habash Monster", Folio 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: ca. 1330–40
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
W. 4 5/16 in. (10.9 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in probably Isfahan   Iran  
Credit line: Purchase, Gifts in memory of Richard S. Perkins, and funds from various donors, 2003
Accession year: 2003
Tags: Animals