Asian Art

September 2328, 2023
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LOT 223

Lot 223

An Anglo-Indian Ivory 'John Company' Chess Piece of an Elephant Caravan, Circa 1840

An Anglo-Indian Ivory 'John Company' Chess Piece of an Elephant Caravan, Circa 1840
Lot 223 Details
An Anglo-Indian Ivory 'John Company' Chess Piece of an Elephant Caravan, Circa 1840

约1840年 印度牙雕象形象棋具

Originally the queen piece for the chess set
height 3.4 in — 8.6 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $307.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Anglo-Indian Ivory 'John Company' Chess Piece of an Elephant Caravan, Circa 1840
  • An Anglo-Indian Ivory 'John Company' Chess Piece of an Elephant Caravan, Circa 1840
  • An Anglo-Indian Ivory 'John Company' Chess Piece of an Elephant Caravan, Circa 1840
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