top of page
Buzurjmihr Explaining Chess to King Anushirwan
June 30, 1700
People
Aurangzeb 1658–1707
Buzurjmihr Explaining Chess to King Anushirwan
IMG100609
DESCRIPTION
Indian, Mughal Mughal period early 17th century Object Place: India MEDIUM/TECHNIQUE Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper DIMENSIONS Height x width: 21.2 × 12.2 cm (8 3/8 × 4 13/16 in.) COLLECTIONS Asia CLASSIFICATIONS Paintings PROVENANCE By 1966, John Goelet, Amblainville (Oise) France; 1966, gift of Goelet to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 9, 1966)
Ratings & Review
MUGHAL IMAGES
The Mughal Images immediately took a much greater interest in realistic portraiture than was typical of Persian miniatures. Animals and plants were the main subject of many miniatures for albums and were more realistically depicted. To upload your images click here.
The Mughal Library brings readers of our history and related subjects on one platform. our goal is to share knowledge between researchers and students in a friendly environment.
bottom of page