Extremly Well Detailed 19th Century Large Carved Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Period :Lacquerware Board

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InformationExtremely well Detailed Chinese Chess set, last half of the 19th century with period Lacquered board. All of the pieces are carved with human forms. The pawns are on horseback and the castles have a rider on top of an elephant with a flag at the top. All of the pieces have round bases with a ball in a bell circular carving above. All surfaces of the pieces are carved with the most detailed and minute designs. One side is stained red and the other is in the natural white ivory color. Reference: The Decorative Arts of the China Trade by Carl L Crossman,. Published by the Antiques Collectors Club 1991. A similar but slightly smaller and earlier set is illustrated on page 293. (MI0682) Dimensions of the Pieces: King 7 ½”, Queen 6 ¼”, Castle and Bishop 5 ½”, Pawn 3 ½ inches. Condition: The set is in excellent condition and has a few minor repairs and loses. The chess set is a accompanied with a mid-19th century Gilt -Decorated Lacquerware chess board. The board has hinges and folds closed for easier storage. On the inside surface is a beautifully decorated backgammon board pattern. The set includes two numbered round ivory spinners; each spinner has a hand that the player spins as an alternative to using dice. Condition: Excellent Reference: Same as above but pages 275-288. Dimensions: Height when folded 4”, when open 2”, length 22 ½”, width 11”