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An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
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8 000 - 10 000 SEK
716 - 894 EUR
733 - 916 USD
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15 000 SEK
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An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
With a hinged lid opening to reveal a bakgammon board, the chequered exterior forming a chess board with alternate squares of gold and black. Comprising 32 pieces carved as members of the chinese court. Height 8-16,5 cm. Measurements of board 49x49 cm.
Cracks due to dryness of the material, chips.
Kirjallisuus
Howard, New York and the China Trade 1984, pl 132. Compare a similar lacquer box with ivory pieces from Historic Cherry Hill, Albany, New York, Inventory no 2191.