Photo of collection object Spice Chess
Takako Saito. Spice Chess, c. 1977. Wood chessboard with thirty-two wood and cork pieces containing various spices, overall: 2 11/16 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2" (6.8 x 31.8 x 31.7 cm); each piece: 1 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4" (4 x 3.1 x 3.2 cm). The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift, 3750.2008. (Photo: MoMA)

Spice Chess

c. 1977

Takako Saito

Japanese, born 1929

Drawings & Prints

Maker/Artist
Takako Saito
Classification
Multiple
Formatted Medium
Wood chessboard with thirty-two wood and cork pieces containing various spices
Dimensions
overall: 2 11/16 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2" (6.8 x 31.8 x 31.7 cm); each piece: 1 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4" (4 x 3.1 x 3.2 cm)
Accession Number
3750.2008
Credit Line
The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift

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