"Kai Kavus Ascends to the Sky", Folio 134r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Qadimi|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Artist bio: Iranian, active ca. 1525–1565|Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus
Artist role: Artist|Author
Artist nationality: Iranian|Iranian
Date: ca. 1525–30
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting: 
                 H. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm)
                 W. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm)
Page: 
                 H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm)
                 W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm)
Mat: 
                  H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
                  W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)

Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Accession year: 1970
Tags: Eagles|Thrones|Men