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Chess Piece King, Wedgwood, circa 1800
About the Item
A white jasper King from the Flaxman chess set.
Unmarked, which is not unusual for chess pieces of this period.
- Attributed to:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)Diameter: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Molded
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
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