A red stained and natural ivory figural chess set Chinese, 19th century on oval plinths -- king 3¼in. (8cm.), pawn 1¼in. (4cm); 16 red stained, 13 natural pierced ivory draught pieces; and two diabolos carved with inlay relief, the subjects being figures and buildings in garden landscapes

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A red stained and natural ivory figural chess set Chinese, 19th century on oval plinths -- king 3¼in. (8cm.), pawn 1¼in. (4cm); 16 red stained, 13 natural pierced ivory draught pieces; and two diabolos carved with inlay relief, the subjects being figures and buildings in garden landscapes

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