Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas

As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas

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As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Artist
CulturePersian
Titles
  • As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Date19th century
MediumWatercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
Dimensions2 3/8 × 1 9/16 in. (6 × 4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Jalal and Mrs. Safa Golshan
Object number2017.11.6
Not on view

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Department
Art of the Islamic Worlds
Object Type
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As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.3
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
As or Ace Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.4
Nasir al-Din Shah Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Nasir al-Din Shah Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.16
Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.2
Bibi or Queen Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Bibi or Queen Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.1
Serbaz or Soldier Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Serbaz or Soldier Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.7
Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Shah or King Playing Card for the Game of Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.8
Couli, Lakat, or Dancer Playing Card for the Game of Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Couli, Lakat, or Dancer Playing Card for the Game of Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.11
Set of 16 Playing Cards for the Game of As Nas
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Set of 16 Playing Cards for the Game of As Nas
19th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2017.11.1-.16
Pen Case (Qalamdan) with Portraits
Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Pen Case (Qalamdan) with Portraits
18th century
Watercolor, gold-colored pigments, and lacquer on pasteboard
2012.585
Playing Cards
Glenisson and Sons
Playing Cards
c. 1835–1840
Ink and watercolor on laid cardstock
B.94.19.1-.52
Deck of 52 Playing Cards
L. I. Cohen
Deck of 52 Playing Cards
c. 1832–1850
Printed paper
B.91.49.1-.52