"The Shah's Wise Men Approve of Zal's Marriage", Folio 86v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Abd al-Aziz, circa 1525–30

Folio from an illustrated manuscript; codices. Date: circa 1525–30. Dimensions: Painting: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); ; W 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm); ; Page: H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); ; W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm); ; Mat: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm); ; W. 16 in. (40.6 cm). Medium: gold, ink, paper, silver, watercolor. Collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art. "The Shah's Wise Men Approve of Zal's Marriage", Folio 86v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp MET DT11227