Chessmen

18597.10

From: Burma

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 18597.10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Burmese
Provenience Burma
Date Made 19th Century - 1895
Section Asian
Materials Ivory (uncertain)
Description

One of 30 chessmen. Painted ivory/bone chesspieces. The largest piece is in the shape of a Hindu temple. 10 smaller pieces are in the shape of seated figures with shields and have either red or green hats and clothing.

Height 3.7 cm
Width 2 cm
Credit Line Deposited by R. Stewart Culin, 1895

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