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Good Morning from the UK, Im wondering if anyone can give any views / information on this little bone figure. He stands around 5cms tall and looks like he may be Indian possibly?, he is carrying a type of old gun and looks like his tunic was once painted red.
Many thanks for any information
Gareth









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Dear Gareth,
you may be right about the Indian origin. I think it is an old chess piece. That would also explain the colour on the figurine. It may be from the 19th century, but that's just an educated guess.

I'll link you to two comparative examples:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/200056
https://www.richardgardnerantiques.co.uk/shop/chess-sets-backgammon/antique-rajasthan-rare-polychrome-ivory-chess-set/


I hope I could be of some help.

With kind regards

Madria

URL Title :Metropolitain Museum

Afternoon Madria I think may well be correct
Many thanks Gareth

Thanks Madria, Ive now found a very similar set please see the photo
Best regards Gareth

This looks similar indeed. Astonishing piece really.

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