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Chessmen (32)

20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Chessmen (32)
  • Date: 20th century
  • Culture: Burmese
  • Medium: Ivory
  • Dimensions: Height (each rook): 2 3/8 in. (6 cm);
    Height (each pawn): 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
  • Classification: Chess Sets
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948
  • Object Number: 48.174.121a–p, aa–pp
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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