pachisi piece
- Museum number
- 2003,0719.7
- Description
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Ivory pachisi piece (one of complete set of sixteen), engraved and stained red. Of the complete set, the four sides of the pachisi board are represented by red, black, yellow and green.
- Production date
- 19thC(late)-20thC(early) (probably)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 2.50 centimetres (at base)
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Height: 3.50 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- see "Asian Games: The Art of Contest", Finkel & Mackenzie (eds.), (Asia Society 2004) for a full discussion on various games, including pachisi, as well as a comprehensive exhibition catalogue.
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Good.
- Acquisition date
- 2003
- Acquisition notes
- The price Rs 15,000 (£200) includes the following items: 2003.7-18.04 (cloth chess board); 2003.7-19.1-16 (pachisi pieces); 2003.7-21.1-3 (ivory die); and 2003.7-22.1-32 (ivory chess set).
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 2003,0719.7