"Kai Kavus Falls from the Sky", 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. 1330–40
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
Dimensions: Painting: 
                H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
                W. 4 5/16 in. (10.9 cm)
Page: 
                H. 8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm)
                W. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm)
Mat: 
                H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
                W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to probably Isfahan   Iran  
Credit line: Bequest of Monroe C. Gutman, 1974
Accession year: 1974
Tags: Eagles|Men