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Chessmen
Unknownlate 19th century
Maryhill Museum of Art
Goldendale, United States
The chess set of which this king (right) and counselor (left) are a part is thought to represent the battle between King Sikander of Greece (Alexander the Great) and King Porus of India in 327 BC.
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- Title: Chessmen
- Creator: Unknown
- Creator Lifespan: active late 19th century
- Creator Nationality: Indian
- Creator Death Place: India
- Creator Birth Place: India
- Date: late 19th century
- Location: India
- Physical Dimensions: w3¼ x h8½ x d3¼ in (taller figure)
- Media: ivory
- Credit Line: Gift of Erwin E. Ezzes
- Provenance: Collection of Maryhill Museum of Art
- Type: Recreational Artifact
- Rights: http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/discover/about-maryhill-museum-of-art/press-room/images-for-publication
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