A Chinese export carved ivory 'Burmese' pattern chess set, Canton, mid 19th century
(33)Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
PROPERTY FROM THE ZORICH COLLECTION, ADELAIDE
in natural and red stained ivory, the kings and queens each with a pierced crown, the bishops with mitres, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as turrets surmounted by flags, all pieces with carved stems and lotus bases, black lacquer games board box gilt with figures in landscape borders
(33)
king 10.5 cm high, board 49 cm wide
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |