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Luke Honey | Decorative Antiques, Chess, Backgammon & Games

rajasthan-elephant-chess-rook-circa-1840

September 12, 2019

Elephant rook from an antique Rajasthan chess set. These sets were made in the first half of the 19th century, and exported to Britain by the East India Company.  Painted and lacquered ivory is a typical characteristic of Rajasthan artifacts.