"Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", 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: ca. 1610
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Page: 
        H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
        W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Painting: 
        H. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm)
        W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to Bijapur   India Deccan 
Credit line: Gift of Wendy Findlay, 1983
Accession year: 1983
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