Chinese ivory chess set, Circa 1820.


A complete Chinese ivory chess set in Indian ivory. Circa 1820. Half the set stained red, other half natural, includes sixteen pawns, four rooks, four knights, four bishops, two kings, two queens. Six pieces have detached or broken spears. Smallest: 3 3/4" x 1 1/4". Largest: 5" x 1 3/4". THIS LOT CONTAINS ANIMAL OR PLANT MATERIAL THAT MAY BE RESTRICTED UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, AND/ OR LOCAL LAW. BIDDERS SHOULD CHECK ALL APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO PLACING A BID. THE BUYER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ANY NECESSARY LICENSE OR PERMITS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OR TRANSPORT OF THE OBJECT.


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