COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1004415dc
Reference Number:
Persian MS 909
Image Title:
Introduction of chess
Parent Work Title:
Shahnama
Translated Parent Work Title:
Book of Kings
Creator:
Firdawsī
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1650 [1060 AH]
Page/Sheet:
409a
Image Sequence Number:
409a
Description:
Illustrated: miniature: The introduction of chess from India at the Court of Nushirwan. Miniature dimensions: 127 x 165 mm.
Language Code:
per
Subject:
Persian literature
Subject:
Epic poetry
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Miniatures (paintings)
Technique Used:
Painting (image-making)
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Style Period:
Isfahan style
Style Period:
Safawid period
Item Height:
407 mm
Item Width:
255 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
References:
B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980)
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2009-12-01
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2011-04
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Collection Code:
Rylands
Introduction of chess
