Islamic Art and Fine Objects

A PAIR OF INDIAN BRONZE ROYAL CHESS PIECES FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £280

Estimated price: £300 - £600

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Description

Each figure depicts a royal or court official standing and wearing traditional regalia, including a multi-tiered crown, a wide decorative collar, and a draped lower garment cinched at the waist. The figures are depicted in a similar pose, with one hand holding a small ritual object to the chest and the other resting near the hip. The construction is hollow-cast, as evidenced by the open undersides. The surface features a dark brown patina with visible wear and traces of lighter mineral deposits in the recessed areas.

L: 9cm