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Chess piece: pawn mid to late nineteenth century
Ivory, paint | 11.8 x 4.2 x 2.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 19678
Chess piece: pawn mid to late nineteenth century
Chess piece: pawn 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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Soldier holding flag. Carved and painted ivory. A pawn 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
11.8 x 4.2 x 2.6 cm (whole object)
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