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The introduction of chess

Image description: Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 39 miniatures. Opaque w Illustrator: [Anon] 1614 Language: Persian Source/Shelfmark: I.O. ISLAMIC 3265, f.523v The introduction of chess from India at the court of Nushirwan. No attempt has been made to represent any of those present as Indians. On the right, a building with a lady at the window and another in a doorway, overlooking a small courtyard in the fountain of which a man is washing his hands. The tiling damaged by rotting green pigment. 25.5 by 19 cm. Image taken from Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 39 miniatures. Opaque watercolour. Safavid/Isfahan style. Originally published/produced in 1614
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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