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Canton, 19th century, with red stained and natural ivory oppo-

sition, each piece carved as ranked figures and balanced on an

inverted lotus throne, with three-sphere puzzle ball and circular

disk base. The kings 32cm high. (32)

€ 800 - 1,200

c.1860, each figure standing on puzzle balls and lotus pod bases,

the king and queen carved as emperor and empress, the bishops

as Qing officials, the knights as horseback warriors, and rooks in

the form of marching elephants, each side complete with eight

pawns depicted as footmen. The kings approx 13cm high. (32)

€ 800 - 1,200