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

Serbaz or Soldier Playing Card for the Game of As Nas

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Serbaz or Soldier Playing Card for the Game of As Nas
Artist
CulturePersian
Titles
  • Serbaz or Soldier 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 number2017.11.7
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Department
Art of the Islamic Worlds
Object Type
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