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Lot 134: A Set of Indian Glass Pachisi Game Pieces, 19th Century

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Start price: £1

Estimated price: £150 - £250

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A set of fifteen Indian Pachisi game pieces. Each small, dome-shaped object exhibits a segmented or fluted exterior, finished in gilt. The flat undersides are uniformly treated with a dark, glossy, possibly lacquered coating. Stylistically, the pieces present an organic form, suggestive of melons or stylized flower buds.


Condition report:

Significant age and wear. Extensive loss to the gilt finish, revealing the darker substrate beneath. Tarnish and various surface abrasions are present, consistent with age and use.