The Battle of Pashan Begins

The Battle of Pashan Begins

Folio 243v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

The Battle of Pashan Begins
"The Battle of Pashan Begins", Folio 243v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Author:Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (935–1020)
Artist:Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab
Object Name:Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Date:ca. 1530–35
Geography:Made in Iran, Tabriz
Medium:Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions:Painting: H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
W. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
Page: H. 18 11/16 in. (47.5 cm)
W. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
Mat: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)