Chessmen (32)
Unknown Artist
1800
Medium
Ivory
Dimensions
Height (each king): 5 in. (12.7 cm); Height (each pawn): 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classification
Chess Sets
Culture
Indian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1948
Accession Number
48.174.118a–p, aa–pp
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About this artwork
Chessmen (32) by Unknown Artist, 1800. Created in Ivory, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The work serves as both an aesthetic object and a historical document, providing insights...