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Indonesian Polychrome Wood, Bali Modern Style Rama

Indonesian Polychrome Carved Wood, Figural chess set, Modern style Rama. Likely Java early 20th century. Modeled as various deities. Beautifully painted. Ref Christies Catalog Sep 20, 2006 lot 53.

Here the King and Queen, Rama and Sita, wear the conical hats associated with royalty. The Castle supposedly depicts Hanuman, the mythical monkey who was devoted to Rama, although it does not look much like a monkey to me.

Similar chess set is shown in Ned Munger, Cultures, Chess & Art, Vol. 3 Pacific Islands & Asia, figure 67.

Many thanks to Israel Raphaelli for the description and the photos.

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