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China. The 1st set does have exceptional beautiful pieces. Especially the voluptuous lady as white Queen. I have never seen a Queen like that in Chinese sets. Unfortunately it is not a complete set, but the pieces were that nice that I could not resist to buy it. And that Queen!

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  • China, Macao?
  • Early 19th century
  • Ivory Q 10.6; pw 6.4; pz 6.7

China. Next you see 2 Macao bust sets which both are very well carved. The set with faded red pieces is in my opinion the better one. It is one of my favourites.

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  • China, "Macao bust"
  • 1st half 19th century
  • Ivory Kw 9.3; pw 6.7; Kz 9.0; pz 6.6
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  • China, "Macao bust"
  • 1st half 19th century
  • Ivory Kw 8.2; Kz 10.2; p 6.4-7.0

China. The other 2 ivory sets are just common antique Chinese sets. Most people are amazed at the puzzle ball chess set, but it is still very common.

  • China, Indo
  • Mid 19th century
  • Ivory Kw 12.4; Kz 11.4; p 5.1
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  • China, Canton
  • Late 19th century
  • Ivory Kw 14.1; Kz 15.3; p 6.4

China. The wooden set, as told to me early 20th century, is not that common. I have been told that it would represent the Chinese court, but I'm not convinced about that. Too much warriors!

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  • China
  • Early 20th century
  • Lime Kw 7.8; pw 4.3; Kz 7.0; pz 4.0
  • Box 32.2×17.4×8.4
  • Board 30.3×29.7

China. The bone set at the end is a very common tourist set.

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  • China
  • 1990
  • Bone K 9.1; p 6.2