"Zal in the Simurgh's Nest", 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: ca. 1330–40
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
Dimensions: Page: 
        H. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
        W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Painting: 
       H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
       W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to probably Isfahan   Iran  
Credit line: Bequest of Monroe C. Gutman, 1974
Accession year: 1974
Tags: Animals|Men|Mythical Creatures