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Detail: This is a newer complete set – 26 pieces – of hand carved chess pieces. The king is a tall 5.75”, the queen is 4.75” and a pawn is 2.375”. The dark pieces are carved from bud rosewood, considered one of the most beautiful woods for…
Continue reading → - Item Number: O-9493
- Provenance/Origin: India. Recent.
- Composition: Bud Rosewood and Boxwood
- Dimensions: King piece: 5.75" tall; Pawn piece: 2.375" tall
- Weight: 1.6 pounds for the set
- Price: $ 130.00 USD
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Detail: In this case, the “Mandarin Ivory” is an alabaster composite. A vintage figurine of a wise bishop-looking man holding a book and scroll. Pristine condition. Age unknown but most likely 1950’s.
- Item Number: S-3536
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Alabaster composite
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 2.75" widest
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $65.00 USD
