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Artwork Details

TitleChessmen (32)
MediumIvory
DimensionsKing: 6 3/4", queen: 6 1/16", bishop: 4 7/8", knight: 4 3/16", rook: 4", pawn: 3"
ClassificationChess Sets
DepartmentEuropean Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineGift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1700 – 1899

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