"How Rustam Found a Spring", 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. 1300–30
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Text block: 
                   H. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm)
                   W. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm)
Painting: 
                   H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
                   W. 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    Northwestern Iran or Baghdad  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1969
Accession year: 1969
Tags: Animals|Men|Poets