Lot 333

A CHINESE IVORY CHESS SET

CIRCA 1900

Closed24 January 2012

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GBP 525

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A CHINESE IVORY CHESS SET
CIRCA 1900
Red stained and natural, modelled as Emperors and Empresses, bishops as mandarins, knights on horseback, rooks as elephants surmounted by turret and mahout, pawns as soldiers on waisted plinth bases
The tallest 5½ in. (13.9 cm.) high (32)

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. From time to time, Christie's may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part. This is such a lot.

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CIRCA 1900

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