chess-piece
- Museum number
- 2003,0722.21
- Description
-
Ivory chess piece (pawn) of 32-part set. Engraved and stained red or black.
- Production date
- 19thC(late)-20thC(early)
- Dimensions
-
Height: 2 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- see "Asian Games: The Art of Contest", Finkel & Mackenzie (eds.), (Asia Society 2004) for a full discussion on various games, 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
- 2003,0722.21