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Buzurjmihr Masters the Hindu Game of Chess, Folio 639v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab (MET, 1970.301.71)

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Buzurjmihr Masters the Hindu Game of Chess&; Folio 639v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
Author
Ferdowsikara  (940–1020)  wikidata:Q43459 s:en:Author:Hakīm Abol-Qāsem Ferdowsī Tūsī q:en:Ferdowsi
 
Ferdowsikara
Alternative names
Hakīm Abu'l-Qāsim Ferdowsī Tūsī, Firdawsi, Firdausi
فارسی: حکیم ابوالقاسم فردوسی توسی
Description Persian poet and writer
Date of birth/death 940 Edit this at Wikidata circa  Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Tus Tus
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creator QS:P170,Q43459
Title
Buzurjmihr Masters the Hindu Game of Chess&; Folio 639v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Object type Folio from an illustrated manuscript;
Description
In negotiations between Iran and India concerning the payment of tribute to Iran, the king of India sent a challenge to the shah. If the shah could figure out the rules of the game that we know as chess from the board and pieces that he sent with his envoy, India would pay the tribute. If the shah failed, Iran would have to pay tribute to India. The wise Buzurjmihr was summoned and, after a day and night, announced that he had mastered the game; he then proceeded to show his skill against the Indian envoy. The light palette and arabesque and cloud-band patterns on the carpets suggest the influence of Shiraz-school painting.
Date circa 1530
date QS:P571,+1530-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
–35
Medium Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions

Painting: 9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in. (24.4 x 17.5 cm)

Entire Page: 18 5/8 x 12 1/2 in. (47.3 x 31.8 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q160236
Current location
Islamic Art
Accession number
1970.301.71
Credit line Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Source/Photographer

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/452180

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