Miniature chess set and table

Swiss

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Miniature chess set and table
Date: 19th century
Culture: Swiss
Medium: Bone
Dimensions: Height: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Classification: Chess Sets
Credit Line: Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1953
Object Number: 53.71.77a–p, aa–pp, q
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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