A game of chaturanga

anonymous, 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

Identification

  • Title(s)

    A game of chaturanga

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1993-306

  • Description

    Twee vrouwen spelen chaturanga, een bordspel. Een dienares houdt een vliegenwaaier vast. De afbeelding is omraamd door een donkerrode rand met zwarte en witte kaderlijnen.

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Mandi

  • Dating

    c. 1805 - c. 1815

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    gouache en goud, penseel in kleuren

  • Dimensions

    • height 162 mm x width 98 mm
    • height 192 mm x width 130 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of P. Formijne, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1993

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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