Chessboard
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This games board was made at Vizagapatam, a port on the east coast of India where from the early 18th century craftsmen were producing fancy furniture and novelty wares for western consumers. This board is based on a typical design, the exterior configured for chess and the interior for backgammon. Because of their rare materials and decorative appeal Vizagapatam objects were often commissioned as gifts or tokens of esteem.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Satinwood inlaid with ivory |
| Brief description | Games, satinwood ivory, inlaid, Vishnakhapatnam |
| Physical description | Folding games board, of wood, the exterior configured for chess and the interior configured for backgammon. |
| Summary | This games board was made at Vizagapatam, a port on the east coast of India where from the early 18th century craftsmen were producing fancy furniture and novelty wares for western consumers. This board is based on a typical design, the exterior configured for chess and the interior for backgammon. Because of their rare materials and decorative appeal Vizagapatam objects were often commissioned as gifts or tokens of esteem. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 02289(IS) |
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| Record created | January 9, 2006 |
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