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Chess Set (Incomplete)

Late 18th century (made)
Place of origin

8 pieces from a Burmese teak chess set, formerly painted red or green. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. late 18th century.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 8 parts.

  • Chesspiece
  • Chesspiece
  • Chesspiece
  • Chesspiece
  • Chesspiece
  • Chesspiece
  • Chesspiece
  • Chesspiece
Materials and techniques
painted teak
Brief description
8 pieces from a Burmese teak chess set, formerly painted red or green. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. late 18th century.
Style
Credit line
Given by Lt Col C.H. Sheppard, 37 Queen's Gate Gardens, S.W.7
Historical context
Found in an entrenchment at the taking of Pagan in 1885.
Sheppard served in the 3rd Burmese war of 1885
Collection
Accession number
IM.169-1921

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Record createdNovember 30, 1999
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