"Bahram Gur Slays the Dragon", 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: second half 17th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm)
W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to Isfahan   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Richard Ettinghausen, 1975
Accession year: 1975
Tags: Horses|Men|Hunting|Dragons