"Bahram Gur Slays the Rhino-Wolf", Folio 586r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Artwork Details
- Title: "Bahram Gur Slays the Rhino-Wolf", Folio 586r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
- Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)
- Artist: Painting attributed to 'Abd al-'Aziz (active first half 16th century)
- Workshop director: Aqa Mirak (Iranian, active ca. 1525–1576 Qazvin)
- Date: ca. 1530–35
- Geography: Made in Iran, Tabriz
- Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: Painting:
H. 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm)
W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Entire Page:
H. 18 9/16 in. (47.1 cm)
W. 12 7/16 in. (31.6 cm)
Mat:
H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
W. 16 in. (40.6 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
- Object Number: 1970.301.65
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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