"Rustam Kills a Monster while Zal Watches from Above", 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: late 19th–early 20th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 
              H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
              W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Painting: 
               H. 9 1/16 in. (23 cm)
               W. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    India Kashmir 
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth, 1968
Accession year: 1968
Tags: Men|Monsters|Horses