Chessmen (32)

German, Franconia, possibly Bayreuth

early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Chessmen (32)
Date: early 19th century
Culture: German, Franconia, possibly Bayreuth
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: Height (each king): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm);
Height (each pawn): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Classification: Chess Sets
Credit Line: Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948
Object Number: 48.174.124a–p, aa–pp
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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