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An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.

An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
An large lacquered Games Box with ivory and bone Chess Pieces, Qing dynasty.
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
700 - 875 EUR
737 - 922 USD
Hammer price
15 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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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.

Literature

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.