Chessman / set

Description

Set of thirty-two chess pieces for janggi chess game, hexagonal and made of wood, each has a central character carved into it coloured red and green: Korea, c. 1900

Museum reference

A.1907.693.12

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Chessman / set

Production information

Korea, East Asia

Date

c. 1900

Style / Culture

Joseon Dynasty, Korean

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood, red and green