$584
Ivory Chess Set, China, late 19th/early 20th century, a complete set, all pieces intricately carved with elaborate dress and armarment, the "white" king robed as a Chinese emperor, the "black" king in foreign dress with non-Chinese facial features, some of his "black" pawns with Western firearms, tallest figure (king) 4 1/4, shortest pawn 1 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-04-27