Backgammon Board
1880-1900 (made)
| Place of origin |
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.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved wood with paint, bone, and brass |
| Brief description | Rectangular shaped folding backgammon board with carved openwork and painted decoration, Iran, Qajar period, 1880-1900 |
| Physical description | 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. |
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| Object history | This box was bequeathed to the Museum by Sir Charles Marling in 1928. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.66-1928 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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