"Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Sultan Muhammad|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Sultan Muhammad
Artist bio: Iranian, active first half 16th century|Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus|Iranian, active first half 16th century
Artist role: Artist|Author|Workshop director
Artist nationality: Iranian|Iranian|Iranian
Date: ca. 1530–35
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting: 
             H. 11 1/16 in. (28.1 cm)
             W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Entire Page: 
             H. 18 9/16 in. (47.1 cm)
             W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Accession year: 1970
Tags: Kings|Men|Trees