| Description: | One side stained red, the other side left natural, the chess pieces in traditional Chinese dress. Kings as Emperors with elaborate head-dress, queens as Empresses holding fans, bishops as Mandarins holding fly whisks, knights as Chinese warriors on horses, rooks as elephants with flags, pawns as foot soldiers with shields and holding swards or daggers. Canton. Circa 1820. Large pieces, of figurine mounted on varying size, proportional to the pieces, puzzle ball and supported with a large disk base. Beautifull chess set, in excellent condition and minimal aging signs. For Sale. |
