Fausto Melotti (Italian, 1901–1986). <em>Chessman</em>, ca. 1949. Glazed ceramic, 21 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 6 11/16 in., 141 lb. (55.6 x 26 x 17 cm, 63.96kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Miriam Godofsky, 1999.106.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1999.106.3_view01_PS11.jpg)

Chessman

Artist:Fausto MelottiRichard-Ginori

Medium: Glazed ceramic

Dates:ca. 1949

Dimensions: 21 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 6 11/16 in., 141 lb. (55.6 x 26 x 17 cm, 63.96kg) mount: 22 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 9 in. (56.5 × 26.7 × 22.9 cm)

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Museum Location: Decorative Art, 4th Floor

Accession Number: 1999.106.3

Image: 1999.106.3_view01_PS11.jpg,

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