Page of Calligraphy from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type: 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: 16th century
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
W. 11 9/16 in. (29.4 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Accession year: 1970
Tags: Poetry