Chessmen (32)

H. Meisel and H. Sörgel

20th century

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Title: Chessmen (32)
Maker: H. Meisel and H. Sörgel
Date: 20th century
Culture: German, Volkstedt, Thuringia
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: Height (each king): 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm);
Height (each pawn): 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Classification: Chess Sets
Credit Line: Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1953
Object Number: 53.71.196a–p, aa–pp
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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