Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

Calligrapher Shah Muhammad of Sabzavar

Author Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian

17th century

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Title: Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Calligrapher: Shah Muhammad of Sabzavar
Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)
Date: 17th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran, Isfahan
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 15 1/2 in. (39. 4 cm)
W. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
D. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Object Number: 13.228.11
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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