"Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", 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: ca. 1300–30
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Text block: 
                   H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
                   W. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Painting: 
                   H. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm)
                   W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    Northwestern Iran or Baghdad  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1969
Accession year: 1969
Tags: Bow and Arrow|Men|Monsters