"Elias and Khizr at the Fountain of Life', 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: late 15th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall:
            H. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
            W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
Painting: H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm)
                  W.  5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    Iran  
Credit line: Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Accession year: 1957
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