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An ivory turned and carved chess set
Chinese export, 19th century
the kings, queens and bishops with relief carved decoration, rooks of turretted tapering form, all pieces on bulbous stems -- king 3¼in. (8.5cm.), pawn 1¾in. (4.5cm.)
See Illustration
Chinese export, 19th century
the kings, queens and bishops with relief carved decoration, rooks of turretted tapering form, all pieces on bulbous stems -- king 3¼in. (8.5cm.), pawn 1¾in. (4.5cm.)
See Illustration