Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Buzurjmihr Explains the Game of Backgammon (Nard) to the Raja of Hind", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from Iran or Iraq created in ca. 1300–30 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Text block: 6 1/8 x 4 15/16 in. (15.6 x 12.5 cm) Painting… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Text block: 6 1/8 x 4 15/16 in. (15.6 x 12.5 cm) Painting: 2 3/16 x 4 13/16 in. (5.6 x 12.3 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1934 |
| Date | ca. 1300–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iran or Iraq. 
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"Buzurjmihr Explains the Game of Backgammon (Nard) to the Raja of Hind", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Buzurjmihr Explains the Game of Backgammon (Nard) to the Raja of Hind", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1300–30.
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"Buzurjmihr Explains the Game of Backgammon (Nard) to the Raja of Hind", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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"Buzurjmihr Explains the Game of Backgammon (Nard) to the Raja of Hind", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran or Iraq.
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"Buzurjmihr Explains the Game of Backgammon (Nard) to the Raja of Hind", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.