Friday, July 10, 2015

Vintage real white & tea stained ivory chess set, 30" by 30" board.

Vintage real ivory chess set, 2.5 feet x 2.5 feet wood board, with Emperor themed white & brown chess pieces.








CHINESE HAND CARVED IVORY CHESS SET

Stunning Chinese hand carved ivory set. Palace sized set with display stand and wooden case. Each figure is comprised of relief carved figures. The kings and queens are depicted with Dragon and Phoenix Thrones. The bishops are depicted as wisemen. The rooks are depicted as brick bombard towers. The knights and pawns are depicted riding on animals including horses, kylin, ox, foo lions, stag and elephants. Colors are natural and tea stained. Largest piece (king/emperor) measures 6 1/2" height x 3" width (16.51cm x 7.62cm). Open board measures 30" length x 30" width x 7" height (76.2cm x 76.2cm x 17.78cm).

FOR SALE

3 comments:

  1. I have A similar set. The darker ones here are lighter in color. The case looks the same down to the brass hinges. My father bought it in Thailand before I was born. Do you have a value for it?

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