"Rustam Kills Isfandiyar with a Double Pointed Arrow", Folio from a Shahnama
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: 15th century
Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions: Frame:
  H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm)
  W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm)
Mat window (approx.):
  H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
  W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in    Iran  
Credit line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2016
Accession year: 2016