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Large Chinese Carved Bone Chess Set
Large Chinese Carved Bone Chess Set
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NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTIONS: Possibly late 20th century Qing Dynasty. Closes with brass closure. Pieces include (1) Rook resembles a fortification tower. Decorated with dragons and figures, 2-1/2" wide x 5-3/4" high. (2) Knight riding on a horse, some missing spears 4-1/4" wide x 5-1/2" high. (3) Bishops are male in robes designed with dragons holding something in hand. Mother of pearl inlay on bottom, 2-7/8" wide x 9" high. (4) King sitting on throne. Throne decorated with dragons. Back etched with dragons. Mother of pearl inlay on bottom. 4-1/2" wide x 9-1/8" high. (5) Queen sitting on throne. Throne decorated with winged creatures. Holding a package. Back etched with griffin-like creature. Mother of pearl inlay on bottom. 4-1/8" wide x 9" high. Pawns are all different designs include (1) Female sitting on deer holding flower in mouth. Deer etched with flowers. 3-3/4" wide x 5" high. (2) Man riding on elephant. Man holding container. Flower on back. 3-3/4" wide x 4-7/8" high. (3) Man riding on foo lion. Hands up with leaf in hand. 3-5/8" wide x 5" high. (4) Man riding on foo lion. Holding tail in one hand with something else in other hand. 3-1/2" wide x 4-3/4" high. (5) Man on horse. Holding something in hands with umbrella on back. 3-5/8" wide x 4-7/8" high. (6) Woman sitting on a bull holding a flute. 4-1/8" wide x 5" high. (7) Woman sitting on a Pixiu holding a basket of flowers. 3-3/4" wide x 5" high. (8) Man on horse with sword on back. 4" wide x 5" high. PROVENANCE: Originally from John P. Hall of Harrisburg, PA. MEASUREMENTS: Pieces measurements in description above. Board closed measures 22-1/2" wide x 44-7/8" long x 12" high. Open measures 45" wide x 44-7/8" long x 6" high. CONDITION: Finish loss to board. Pieces in good condition.
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Large Chinese Carved Bone Chess Set

Estimate $4,000 - $5,000
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