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A figural polychrome painted ivory chess set
Indian, late 19th/early 20th century
depicting two Indian armies, the colour of their hats distinguishing sides, kings enthroned with legs crossed and holding swords, bishops as figures riding elephants, knights as figures riding horses and rooks as figures riding camels -- king 2¾in. (7cm.), pawn 2¼in. (6cm.); in a fitted hardwood and brass inlaid folding board.
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Indian, late 19th/early 20th century
depicting two Indian armies, the colour of their hats distinguishing sides, kings enthroned with legs crossed and holding swords, bishops as figures riding elephants, knights as figures riding horses and rooks as figures riding camels -- king 2¾in. (7cm.), pawn 2¼in. (6cm.); in a fitted hardwood and brass inlaid folding board.
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