A 19th century Chinese ivory and red stained figural chess set, elaborately carved, the oval plinths with trailing vines and flowers -- king 4¾in. (12.1cm.), pawn 2¼in. (5.7cm.)
A 19th century Chinese ivory and red stained figural chess set, elaborately carved, the oval plinths with trailing vines and flowers -- king 4¾in. (12.1cm.), pawn 2¼in. (5.7cm.) See Colour Plate 3.
A 19th century Chinese ivory and red stained figural chess set, elaborately carved, the oval plinths with trailing vines and flowers -- king 4¾in. (12.1cm.), pawn 2¼in. (5.7cm.) See Colour Plate 3.
