Chess Set
Object type: Chess set
Department: Islamic Art
Date: 12th century
Medium: Stonepaste; molded and glazed
Dimensions: Largest piece (King):
                                  H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
                                  Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Small piece (Pawn):
                                  H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
                                  Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Classification: Gaming pieces
Geography: Attributed to Nishapur   Iran  
Credit line: Pfeiffer Fund, 1971
Accession year: 1971
Tags: Games|Chess