Sale 5320
London, South Kensington
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2 May 2007
Price realised
GBP 7,200
Estimate
AN INDIAN IVORY 'MUSLIM' PATTERN CHESS SET 19TH CENTURY Of abstract form, with lacquered dot decoration The king -- 2in. (5cm.) high; the paw -- 3/4in. (2cm.) high
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