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Set of chessmen and book
Set of chessmen and book
Object Number 77-5-60/11082
Display Title Set of chessmen and book
Descriptions
Object Description Set of chessmen and book
Inventory Description Game, carved wooden chess pieces, five sided, top tapers, characters both sides
Classification
  • Game
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 44
Label on object 11.082; 11082
Provenance
Collector Thomas G. Cary
Donor Donated by Thomas G. Cary (01/25/1877)

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