A game of chaturanga

anonymous, anoniem, anonymous, anoniem, c. 1805 - c. 1815

In the women’s quarters of a palace, the princesses and their servants occupied themselves with all kinds of pastimes. Among the most popular were board games. In this idyllic scene, two women pass the time playing chaturanga, a precursor of chess.

  • Artwork typeIndian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-1993-306
  • Dimensionsheight 162 mm x width 98 mm, height 192 mm x width 130 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgouache en goud, penseel in kleuren