"Bahram-e Chubineh Wears Women's Clothing and Spins Yarn", folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
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. 1480–90
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Folio:
       H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
       W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Painting:
       H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm)
       W. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Shiraz   Iran  
Credit line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2018
Accession year: 2018