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South Africa

Chess set 1996

Wood, clay, leather, fabric | RCIN 99512

Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle

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South Africa

99512_set path.tif 1996

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Description

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.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection South Africa
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Wood, clay, leather, fabric

wood, clay, leather, textiles
Groupings
Category
Sports and Games
Object type(s)
toys and games
card, table & board game sets
board games
chess sets
card, table & board game parts
games pieces
chess-men
games boards
chess-boards
Places

Place of Production

South Africa

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