Chess set - Metal

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Metal chess set dating from 1960–1970 by the Israeli artist Hans Teppich, with silvered and bronze pieces inspired by Esther and Ahasuerus, some with movable arms; board/box measures 20 x 14 x 4 cm, king 6 cm, pawns 3 cm.

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It's a chess set (purchased in Jerusalem in 1970) by artist Hans Teppich, known in Israel for his miniature figures of biblical characters. The pieces of this chess set, made of silvered metal and bronze, are inspired by the biblical story of Assuero (the king) and Esther (the queen): they are very original because some of them have movable arms. The king measures 6 cm and the pawns 3 cm. The chessboard—box contains them inside and measures 20 x 14 x 4 cm.

It's a chess set (purchased in Jerusalem in 1970) by artist Hans Teppich, known in Israel for his miniature figures of biblical characters. The pieces of this chess set, made of silvered metal and bronze, are inspired by the biblical story of Assuero (the king) and Esther (the queen): they are very original because some of them have movable arms. The king measures 6 cm and the pawns 3 cm. The chessboard—box contains them inside and measures 20 x 14 x 4 cm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Metal
Country of origin
Israel
Condition
Good
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Private

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