set of 32 chessmen, sixteen red and sixteen white (natural); each chaessman stands on a carved filigree globe, within which are one or more free carved balls; the globe rests on small turned stem, and the foot is carved with double row of lotus design

Chess Set, 18th century

Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more

Ivoryexpand_more

Gift of James F. and Louise H. Bell in memory of James S. and Sallie M. Bellexpand_more  31.35.1-32

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Details
Title
Chess Set
Role
Artist
Dimension
7 1/4 in. (18.42 cm) (tallest) 3 5/8 in. (9.21 cm) (smallest)
Accession Number
31.35.1-32
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set of 32 chessmen, sixteen red and sixteen white (natural); each chaessman stands on a carved filigree globe, within which are one or more free carved balls; the globe rests on small turned stem, and the foot is carved with double row of lotus design

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