"Faridun in the Palace of Zahhak", 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: late 19th–early 20th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm)
W. 9 9/16 in. (24.3 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to    India Kashmir 
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth, 1968
Accession year: 1968
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