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LATE 19TH CENTURY
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TWO CHINESE CARVED IVORY SEATED FIGURES
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Depicting an Emperor and an Empresses seated in chairs
The king -- 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high
Together with four carved ivory chess figures on puzzle-ball stems, comprising; two bishops and two pawns; and an ebonised and mother-of-pearl inlaid games board; and two relief foliate carved ivory shakers (8)
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Depicting an Emperor and an Empresses seated in chairs
The king -- 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high
Together with four carved ivory chess figures on puzzle-ball stems, comprising; two bishops and two pawns; and an ebonised and mother-of-pearl inlaid games board; and two relief foliate carved ivory shakers (8)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note, the mother-of-pearl board is included in lot 311, not this lot as per printed catalogue description.
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