Name/Title
Set, ChessEntry/Object ID
2005.002.0001Description
Set of 32 ivory chess men and one wooden storage box. There are 16 red and 16 white men. There are 8 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 knights, 2 bishops, a queen, and a king in each color. The pieces are hand carved and very ornate. The box is a dark reddish wood and appears to have been made to hold the pieces. It is handmade and has a sliding lid with a thumb notch for opening. Each of the pieces is threaded and screws together. Some have more than two parts (base and body).Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Pieces range in height from about 1.5" to about 3.5".
