A 19th century Cantonese figural ivory chess set finely carved in white and red stained ivory, modelled as Chinese and Mongol figures, the knights as mounted horses and rooks as elephants with flags, in carved box with floral and fan pattern, 30 pieces total, the king 10 cm high.
Sold for £160
A 19th century Cantonese figural ivory chess set finely carved in white and red stained ivory, modelled as Chinese and Mongol figures, the knights as mounted horses and rooks as elephants with flags, in carved box with floral and fan pattern, 30 pieces total, the king 10 cm high.