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A Burmese ivory chess set, late 19th century
stained red and natural, the baluster knopped pieces profusely pierced and carved with foliate ornament, the crowns to the royal pieces carved with masks (chip to base of one red bishop), king -- 4½in. (11.5cm) high, pawn -- 2 3/8in. (6cm) high
See Illustration.
stained red and natural, the baluster knopped pieces profusely pierced and carved with foliate ornament, the crowns to the royal pieces carved with masks (chip to base of one red bishop), king -- 4½in. (11.5cm) high, pawn -- 2 3/8in. (6cm) high
See Illustration.