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A figural ivory chess set
Cantonese, 19th century
stained red and natural, the pieces in traditional costume, oval plinths and puzzle ball feet -- king 6½in. (16cm.), pawn 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.); a gilt heightened and black lacquer chinoiserie folding games board, on a later ebonised stand with square tapering legs and spade feet united by stretchers, covered by a glazed case
Cantonese, 19th century
stained red and natural, the pieces in traditional costume, oval plinths and puzzle ball feet -- king 6½in. (16cm.), pawn 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.); a gilt heightened and black lacquer chinoiserie folding games board, on a later ebonised stand with square tapering legs and spade feet united by stretchers, covered by a glazed case