European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsChess Setslate 18th–early 19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Chessmen (32) |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | Height (King): 3 in. (7.6 cm); Height (each pawn): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) |
| Classification | Chess Sets |
| Department | European Sculpture and Decorative Arts |
| Date | late 18th–early 19th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1785 – 1815 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 200032