Lot no. 47
MONGOLIA: CHESS SETS. Fire-marked woollen board and 32 bone pieces. H. 3.5 cm, 32 x 32 cm.
The pieces are divided between horses, which is normal for Mongolia
for Mongolia, yaks, camels, oxen and archers,
quivers and arrows on their backs. Some subjects carry a bowl whose symbolism
symbolism goes far beyond food, to include festive, religious and representations of power.
religious and representations of power. All of which means that this traditional
object is still highly symbolic in cultural, social, historical and religious terms
historical and religious significance in Mongolia. Queens (Khatans) wear
a tall headdress called a "Boqtag" during the Genghis Khanid period. This
headdress is made from birch bark. The other elements of the game
depict Mongolians in traditional dress (Deel).
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