Publication Date
1880
Publication Place
Iran Shiraz -
Subject
Woodwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 64.5 cm, Height: 16.6 cm, Width: 15.7 cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
W.66-1928
Record ID
W.66-1928
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1880
Notes
Rectangular shaped folding backgammon board with carved openwork and painted decoration, Iran, Qajar period, 1880-1900
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Carved wood with paint, bone, and brass
Fiziksel açıklama
Rectangular shaped backgammon board comprised of three divisions that fold inot an oblong box, hinged together with small metal clasps. The front opens in the middle, with the two halves being shaped in trefoil forms that fit together. The decoration consists of a fine micro-mosaic pattern (khatamkari) of bone, brass and woods on two sides, and of painted equestrian (hunting) scenes and reclining women accompanied by musicians on the other.
