"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", 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. 1300–30
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 
               H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
               W. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Miniature: 
               H. 2 1/16 (5.2 cm)
               W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    Northwestern Iran or Baghdad  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1969
Accession year: 1969
Tags: Men|Mythical Creatures|Horses