"The Murder of Iraj," Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
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 15th century
Medium: Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper
Classification: Codices
Geography: Country of Origin    Iran  
Credit line: Bequest of Carolyn Kane, 2015
Accession year: 2015
Tags: Poetry|Men|Death