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East Asian Art

Chess Piece (Knight)

Made in Myanmar

c. 1780

Artist/maker unknown, Burmese

Lacquered wood with gilt decoration
9 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches (24.8 x 22.2 cm) Base width: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)

Currently not on view

1964-91-12(1)

Gift of John F. Harbeson, 1964

Label

In the Burmese form of chess, called sittuyin, each player has a king, a general, two rooks, two knights, two elephants, and eight pawns. This piece is exceptional for its size and colorful decoration.

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