Furniture & Works of Art - 12 May 2009
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A Chinese Export carved ivory 'puzzle ball' figural chess set
A Chinese Export carved ivory 'puzzle ball' figural chess set, the kings and queens in traditional court dress, one side stained red the other natural, Canton, late 19th century, king: 4.75in (12.1cm) h, pawn: 3in (7.5cm) h. Lacking red knight and white pawn, damages and losses, wear to staining.