"The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus", Folio 268v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Mirza Muhammad Qabahat|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|'Abd al-'Aziz
Artist bio:  |Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus|active first half 16th century
Artist role: Artist|Author|Workshop director
Artist nationality:  |Iranian| 
Date: ca. 1525–30
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting: 
             H. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
             W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Entire Page: 
             H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm)
             W. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Accession year: 1970
Tags: Horses|Battles|Weapons|Men