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Persian Manuscript - Playing Chogan

On Laid Paper. Double sided with script on verso. Tight laid paper

Medium: Gouche & Ink
Date: 18th/19th century
Origin: Persia
Size: 12 x 7 3/4"
Provenance: Hill House
Notes & Literature: The ancient Persian game played with bats on horses is called Chogan. It is the precursor to the modern game of polo. Chogan was played by the Achaemenid Empire (6th to 4th centuries BCE) and later by the Sassanid Empire (3rd to 7th centuries CE).

The game was played on a field about the size of a football field, with two teams of seven players each. The players used long-handled mallets to hit a ball made of wood or leather. The goal of the game was to score more points than the other team by hitting the ball through the opponent's goal.

Chogan was a popular sport among the Persian elite, and it was often played as a training exercise for soldiers. The game was also seen as a symbol of the Persian Empire's power and prestige.

The game of polo is thought to have originated from Chogan. Polo was introduced to Europe by the British in the 19th century, and it has since become a popular sport around the world.

Condition: Toning and age edge wear as expected. Tight laid paper

Subject References: 206F