"Rustam Wrestles with Puladvand", Folio from a Shahnama
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: 15th century
Medium: Opaque water color and gold on paper
Dimensions: Frame:
  H. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm)
  W. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm)
Mat Window (approx): 
  H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
  W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    Iran  
Credit line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2016
Accession year: 2016