Chinese "disc" sets for both International chess (our chess is so called) and Chinese chess ("XiangQi") are described at the Symbols and figurines page.
China. I don't know why this type of set is called "Burmese". To my knowledge are these sets made in China and not Burma (today's Myanmar). Actually it is more a decorative set as a set to play with, although the latter is well possible.
- China, "Burmese"
- 1830
- Ivory K 9.2; p 5.5
China. These 2 "Staunton" sets are recognizable by the knights which are typical Chinese. The big set has its original box, which is typical Chinese as well. The small set has a nice box of glass which is, of course, not original to the set. It isn't a chess box at all.
- China, Canton, "Staunton"
- ca. 1880
- Ivory K 11.3; p 5.2
- Box 17.3×13.8×12.3
- China, Canton, "Staunton"
- Late 19th to early 20th century
- Ivory K 7.0; p 2.8
- Box 16.0×10.0×6.4
China. This travel set is "Staunton" too.
- China, "Staunton"
- ca. 1880
- Ivory K 3.6; p 1.6
- Board 15.9×15.9×1.0 (open)
China. This set is a "Staunton inspired" set made of Nephrite/Jade.
- China, "Staunton based"
- 1978
- Nephrite/Jade K 6.9; p 4.3
China. That small "pocket travel game", made in China, was meant for the German market.
- China, "Staunton"
- Late 20th century
- Plastic K 1.8; p 1.1
- Box/Board 8.9×5.3×2.0
China. This modern compendium with chess set in "Staunton" style was a gift of my company in 2001. It is called "7-in-1 game set".
- China, "Staunton" compendium
- 2000
- Abachi K 6.6; p 3.0
- Box/board 29.5×29.5×7.2