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South Africa
Chess set 1996
Wood, clay, leather, fabric | RCIN 99512
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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President Nelson Mandela presented The Duke of Edinburgh with this hand-painted ceramic chess set during his State Visit to the United Kingdom in 1996. The chess pieces comprise animals, painted houses and figures wearing Zulu and Ndebele traditional costume.
Provenance
Presented to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by President Nelson Mandela of South Africa during his State Visit to the United Kingdom, 9-12 July 1996.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Wood, clay, leather, fabric
Place of Production
South Africa
