Anthology of Baysunghur

This folio from 1427 was commissioned by the Timurid prince Baysunghur in Herat (Afghanistan). It is now preserved in Florence at Villa I Tatti (Berenson collection).

It is written, in particular: امیر را در پس زانوی نرد بازی   "The Emir was then seated, intent on a game of nard." 

Baysunghur is depicted playing Nard in a garden. He plays with white pieces. One of his pawns was hit and he is obviously behind in the race.