Sale 5523
London, South Kensington
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27 May 2004
Price realised
GBP 502
Estimate
A Chinese export carved ivory chess set First half 20th century One side stained, the opposing natural, each piece incorporating a puzzle ball The king -- 3½in. (9cm.) high; the pawn -- 1¾in. (4.5cm.) high
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