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LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A NORTH INDIAN CARVED IVORY 'SAHIB' CHESS SET
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Mounted on green and red lacquered wood bases, with a presentation box
The king -- 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm.) high; the pawn -- 1¼ in. (3.2 cm.) high
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Mounted on green and red lacquered wood bases, with a presentation box
The king -- 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm.) high; the pawn -- 1¼ in. (3.2 cm.) high
Provenance
The Ettore Chiesa Collection of Chess Sets, Christie's London, 20 September 2006, lot 40
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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