File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art laq 0284.20.jpg

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Folding Backgammon Board  wikidata:Q107663609 reasonator:Q107663609
Title
Folding Backgammon Board
label QS:Len,"Folding Backgammon Board"
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Object type game board Edit this at Wikidata
Description
The playing surface is made of three hinged wooden boards with lobed feet, which fold up and interlock to form a rectangular box when the board is closed. The principal decoration is on the cruci ... See full description on web site.
Date early 19th century
date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P4241,Q40719727
Medium wood, painted in opaque watercolour and varnished; base metal hinges
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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Place of creation Iran
References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-folding-backgammon-board-laq284/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Folding Backgammon Board
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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As part of its programme of cultural philanthropy, the Khalili Foundation has shared images from the eight Khalili Collections. These objects come from many different cultures and time periods, and some have a profound cultural and religious significance. Please use this material responsibly, showing respect to the cultures to which these objects are precious.

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