Chesspiece
Chesspiece
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Chess set, ivory painted and stained, probably Jaipur or Jodhpur, Rajasthan, mid-19th century. Chess originated in India as a game of strategy based on the four branches of the army: cavalry, elephants, chariots and infantry. Although many of the pieces are the same as in the European game, there are differences such as a vizier (minister) taking the place of the Queen and the elephant of the European castle.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Chesspiece (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted ivory |
| Brief description | Chesspiece; ivory, probably Jaipur or Jodhpur, Rajasthan, mid-19th century |
| Physical description | Chess piece from a set; ivory, painted |
| Gallery label | Chess Set, Ivory, painted and stained, probably Jaipur or Jodhpur, Rajasthan, mid 19th century.
Gifted by Mr. G.A.Clarkson. |
| Credit line | Given by Mr. G. A. Clarkson, Esq., F.R.C.S., 26 Courtfield Gardens, South Kensington, S.W.5 |
| Object history | Chess originated in India as a game of strategy based on the four branches of the army: cavalry, elephants, chariots and infantry. Although many of the pieces are the same as in the European game, there are differences such as a vizier (minister) taking the place of the Queen and the elephant of the European castle. |
| Historical context | Gifted by Mr. G.A.Clarkson. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Chess set, ivory painted and stained, probably Jaipur or Jodhpur, Rajasthan, mid-19th century. Chess originated in India as a game of strategy based on the four branches of the army: cavalry, elephants, chariots and infantry. Although many of the pieces are the same as in the European game, there are differences such as a vizier (minister) taking the place of the Queen and the elephant of the European castle. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.241P-1922 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2008 |
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