European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsChess Sets19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Chessmen (32) |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | King: each, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Pawn: each, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.); Only the tallest and shortest examples of chessmen measured for basic record. |
| Classification | Chess Sets |
| Department | European Sculpture and Decorative Arts |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1800 – 1899 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 200027