Evening in the women's rooms, anonymous, c. 1760 - c. 1770 Indian miniature Four women play a board game in a spacious courtyard of a palace. The woman at the front right has three elongated dice in hand, ready to throw. The woman to her right is leaning against a roll cushion. She is the most important lady. The game that is played here is called Chaupar of Pacisi. It is night, but there are lamps everywhere to illuminate the terrace. In the background, an immense amount of lights are placed on the walls of the city. The Islamic festival Shab-i-barat is probably celebrated here. Lucknow (poss
Evening in the women's rooms, anonymous, c. 1760 - c. 1770 Indian miniature Four women play a board game in a spacious courtyard of a palace. The woman at the front right has three elongated dice in hand, ready to throw. The woman to her right is leaning against a roll cushion. She is the most important lady. The game that is played here is called Chaupar of Pacisi. It is night, but there are lamps everywhere to illuminate the terrace. In the background, an immense amount of lights are placed on the walls of the city. The Islamic festival Shab-i-barat is probably celebrated here. Lucknow (possibly) paper. gouache (paint) brush
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