vizagapatam-burmese-ivory-chess-set
Lot 3193
Vizagapatam-Burmese Ivory Chess Set
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, natural and green-stained Asian elephant ivory chessmen, hand carved in the Vizagapatam region of India. The set includes bishops with carved faces reminiscent of Burmese-style sets made in Canton around the same time period.

Kings 6 1/8 in.

Single Owner Collection

Small chip to base supporting one natural ivory knight; overall good estate condition. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.