Chess Set
Chess Set
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.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Chess Set (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted ivory |
| Brief description | CHESS SET: Ivory, stained and painted, Rajasthan, probably Jaipur or Jodhpur, mid 19th century. |
| Physical description | CHESS SET: Ivory, stained and painted, Rajasthan, probably Jaipur or Jodhpur, mid 19th century. |
| Gallery label |
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| 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. Given by Mr. G. A. Clarkson, Esq., F.R.C.S., 26 Courtfield Gardens, South Kensington, S.W.5. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1922/5875 |
| Historical context | Gifted by Mr. G.A.Clarkson. |
| Summary | Chess Set, Ivory painted and stained, probably Jaipur or Jodhpur, Rajasthan, mid-19th century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.241-1922 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2002 |
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