chess piece

A white King chess piece made of carved ivory, supported on a pedestal with a circular base and revolving concentric ball mid-section. The King holds a sceptre in his right hand. The figure is dressed in intricately carved clothing with a cloak, shirt and knee high boots.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
99.114xv
Date
19th century
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 152 mm x 42 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
ivory
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
World Gallery > World Gallery Balcony > Horniman's Vision
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