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LOT 209

Lot 209

Five Western Indian Green Stained Carved Ivory Chess Pieces, 18th century

Five Western Indian Green Stained Carved Ivory Chess Pieces, 18th century
Lot 209 Details
Five Western Indian Green Stained Carved Ivory Chess Pieces, 18th century

the largest depicting two conjoined elephants having monarch seated in howdah with three attendants, the second an elephant and rider, the third a boat with four oarsmen, and two half-kneeling warriors, probably pawns
largest height 2.7" — 6.9 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Sotheby Parke-Bernet, London, June 29th, 1981, Lot 227

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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