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Chess piece: Knight mid to late nineteenth century
Ivory, paint | 8.2 x 7.6 x 3.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 19673
Chess piece: Knight mid to late nineteenth century
Chess piece: Knight mid to late nineteenth century
Chess set: King piece mid to late nineteenth century
Chess set: King piece mid to late nineteenth century
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Carved painted ivory model of a soldier on horseback holding spear. Principal colour cream. A knight chess piece. This piece belonging to a larger set (see RCINs 19665-19679). Painted ivory chess sets modelled on figures typically seen in an Indian court were designed for the export market.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76
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Medium and techniques
Ivory, paint
Measurements
8.2 x 7.6 x 3.4 cm (whole object)
