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Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Asian Travel Chess Set

$2,850per set
£2,154.27per set
€2,471.04per set
CA$3,973.02per set
A$4,324.95per set
CHF 2,295.69per set
MX$52,038.50per set
NOK 29,089.48per set
SEK 26,654.18per set
DKK 18,453.56per set

About the Item

Early 20th century carved bone Chinese/Asian chest set with its complete storage compartments and traveling chessboard. Fabric Liner shows discoloration but pieces are in very nice shape! Box opens to be the full chess board. Pieces are in the 1.5 - 3' height range.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 33
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU843047989192

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