"Gushtasp Proves His Archery before Caesar," Folio 404r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: 'Abd al-'Aziz|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Aqa Mirak
Artist bio: active first half 16th century|Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus|Iranian, active ca. 1525–1576 Qazvin
Artist role: Artist|Author|Workshop director
Artist nationality:  |Iranian|Iranian
Date: ca. 1525–30
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting:
             H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
             W. 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm)
Entire Page: 
             H. 18 11/16 in. (47.5 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|Men