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Chess pieces nineteenth century
Ivory | RCIN 83748
China
Master: Chess pieces nineteenth century
China
Master: Chess pieces nineteenth century
China
Master: Chess pieces nineteenth century
China
Master: Chess pieces nineteenth century
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Four Chinese ivory chess pieces standing on a thin-waisted carved pedestal. The king wears a mandarin's hat and pigtail and holds his beard. The queen wears long robes, an intricate headdress and holds a flower. The bishop with a beard, loose tunic, belt and staff. Pawn has an inscribed circular plaque.
Provenance
In the collection of Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
(nationality)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Ivory
Category
Place of Production
China
