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Pure Silver Meenakari enamel painted chess set featuring Indian Figurine Elephant, Howdah and Maharajahs, based on the original ivory Jaipur enameled and bejeweled chessmen of the 19th c. Hafner Collection, the color palate in the Varanasi tradition, with faux ruby cabochon mounts and pendant pearls on the howdah awnings. 2" x 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" 'Kings'. In fitted case with yellow velvet interior and purple exterior. 2 1/4" x 22" x 12 1/4" case. Bits of enamel gone from base of one King.