Backgammon counter
Indian - (Vizagapatam, Madras) School
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
1800
Materials
ivory
Measurements
5 mm (Depth); 33 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
India
Order this imageCollection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1183943.41
Summary
One of sixteen turned ivory backgammon counters. Part of the gaming set in the reversible chess/backgammon board. The backgammon counters are housed in one of the ensuite ivory and sandalwood boxes. E.India (Vizagapatam), c.1800. See 'Treasures from India' catalogue pg.83.
Provenance
Recorded in 1944 Inventory as ‘An 18in inlaid ivory and sandalwood backgammon board containing 2 ivory and sandalwood boxes chess and draughtsmen and 2 ivory and sandalwood dice throwers' in Tapestry Drawing Room (Blue Drawing Room). Purchased by the National Trust from John George Herbert, 8th Earl of Powis and the Powis Estate Trustees in June 2010.
Makers and roles
Indian - (Vizagapatam, Madras) School , maker