"Rustam Battles Sava", 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: 15th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall:
            H. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)
            W. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Dimensions of painting:
            H. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm)
            W. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to Shiraz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Richard Ettinghausen, 1975
Accession year: 1975
Tags: Horses|Battles|Soldiers|Elephants