Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of Nas

mid–19th century

Caption

Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of Nas, mid–19th century. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on wood or papiermâché under lacquered varnish, 2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (6.0 x 4.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X274c.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of Nas

Date

mid–19th century

Period

Qajar Period

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on wood or papiermâché under lacquered varnish

Dimensions

2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (6.0 x 4.0 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X274c

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