Title: Handmade metal Pachisi/Chaupar set in original box...

Title: Handcrafted metal Pachisi/Chaupar set – National game of India Original box – period 1890/1920 Rare! Elegant Indian handcrafted set for the traditional Pachisi/Pachili game, complete with: 16 metal engraved tokens, featuring a refined floral motif (divided into 4 series of 4 tokens) + 3 flat rectangular dice, each with 4 incised symbols. Original box with blue lining and padded satin interior. An authentic piece, made in India between the 1880s/1920s, coming from the Jaipur/Delhi artisan area. The quality of the engravings and the presence of the flat dice make it a rare and sought-after set for collectors and enthusiasts of ethnic games. Note: the board is missing, but all metal components are original and in excellent condition. The painting illustrates how the game is played. Not included in the lot.

Estimate:£1.68

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