"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Qasim ibn 'Ali|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Artist bio: Iranian, active ca. 1525–60|Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus
Artist role: Artist|Author
Artist nationality: Iranian|Iranian
Date: 1525–30
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting (recto): 
                             H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm)
                             W. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)
Painting (verso): 
                              H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
                              W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm)
Page:  
                              H. 18 11/16 in. (47.5 cm)
                              W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm)
Mat:
                              H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
                              W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)


Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Accession year: 1970
Tags: Horses|Men|Flags