Rostam Slays the White Div, a folio from the Shahname by Ferdowsi (c. 940–1020)

Artist Anonymous (Indian) (Indian)

Dateearly 19th century

Period19th century

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper

DimensionsObject size: 11 5/8 × 7 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman Acquisition Fund for Asian Art

Object number2014.018

Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art

_Place of OriginIndia

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