"Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Artwork Details
- Title: "Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v 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 Sultan Muhammad (Iranian, active first half 16th century) , assisted by 'Abd al-'Aziz
- Workshop director: Sultan Muhammad (Iranian, active first half 16th century)
- Date: ca. 1530–35
- Geography: Made in Iran, Tabriz
- Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: Painting:
H. 11 1/16 in. (28.1 cm)
W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Entire Page:
H. 18 9/16 in. (47.1 cm)
W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
- Object Number: 1970.301.8
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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