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This and 27 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is White King Chess Set.

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White King Chesspiece

This is a Chesspiece. We acquired it in 1949. Its medium is ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Charles McKim Norton. It is credited Gift of C. McKim Norton.

  • Chess Piece: Harvester Figure
  • glazed, gilt and enameled porcelain.
  • The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
  • 1989-41-125
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Cite this object as

White King Chesspiece; ivory; Gift of C. McKim Norton; 1949-150-1-a/c

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