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19TH CENTURY
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a chinese ivory figural chess set
19th Century
Red stained and natural, the pieces on puzzle ball stems and disc bases, the figures elaborately carved in traditional costume, the rooks depicted as elephants with tapering castellated mounts surmounted by central flags, the knights depicted as figures holding swords on horseback, minor restorations - the king 13.5cm. high, the pawns 7cm.; And a Chinese export black and gilt lacquer box with hinged square top decorated with an oriental lake scene surrounded by scrolling foliage, the interior lined with beige velvet - 8cm. high x 52cm. wide x 52cm. deep (33)
19th Century
Red stained and natural, the pieces on puzzle ball stems and disc bases, the figures elaborately carved in traditional costume, the rooks depicted as elephants with tapering castellated mounts surmounted by central flags, the knights depicted as figures holding swords on horseback, minor restorations - the king 13.5cm. high, the pawns 7cm.; And a Chinese export black and gilt lacquer box with hinged square top decorated with an oriental lake scene surrounded by scrolling foliage, the interior lined with beige velvet - 8cm. high x 52cm. wide x 52cm. deep (33)