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.
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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 created | November 30, 1999 |
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