On Saturday 5 July the Gardens will be accessible to Big Fish Little Fish ticket holders only. The Museum will be open as usual and entrance will be via London Road only.
Chess piece, a pawn, in the shape of a round human figure in painted wood. Dressed in a red robe, chapan, with brown and yellow spots and CINTAMANI motifs. Wearing a yellow cap as the base for a green turban with black detail, and carrying a round yellow disc with two domes (possibly a shield). Features are in red and black paint.
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