Chess set - Drachen Schnitzereien - Wood
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Large Asian chess set, presumably Chinese, from roughly 1960–1980, made of wood with brass fittings, a folding board with two side drawers and a complete 32-piece carved set in light and dark figures, in very good condition.
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Large Asian chess set, probably Chinese, 20th century, circa 1960–1980.
A decorative and finely crafted Asian chess set, probably of Chinese origin, from the 20th century. The set consists of a foldable chessboard with an integrated playing field, as well as two pull-out side drawers for storing the pieces.
The chessboard is made from different types of wood and features a classic, high-contrast board. The surrounding frame is richly decorated with carved dragon motifs, a symbol typical in Chinese culture.
The brass fittings and handles underscore the decorative and high-quality finish of the piece.
The 32 chess pieces are figuratively designed and available in light and dark finishes. They are stored in the side drawers lined with red felt.
The chess set is suitable both as a fully playable board game and as a representative collector's item and decorative object.
Details:
- Object: chess game with board and pieces
- Origin: Asia, probably China
- Material: wood (various types of wood), metal fittings (brass)
- Decor: Carved dragon motifs on the frame
Execution:
- Foldable chessboard
- Two pull-out storage drawers
- Interior lined with red felt.
Chess pieces:
- Complete sentence with 32 characters
- Figuratively designed
- Light and dark versions
- Era: 20th century, approx. 1960–1980
- Dimensions: Unfolded approx. 45.5 × 45.5 cm
state
- Very good condition
- Age- and usage-related signs of wear present
Large Asian chess set, probably Chinese, 20th century, circa 1960–1980.
A decorative and finely crafted Asian chess set, probably of Chinese origin, from the 20th century. The set consists of a foldable chessboard with an integrated playing field, as well as two pull-out side drawers for storing the pieces.
The chessboard is made from different types of wood and features a classic, high-contrast board. The surrounding frame is richly decorated with carved dragon motifs, a symbol typical in Chinese culture.
The brass fittings and handles underscore the decorative and high-quality finish of the piece.
The 32 chess pieces are figuratively designed and available in light and dark finishes. They are stored in the side drawers lined with red felt.
The chess set is suitable both as a fully playable board game and as a representative collector's item and decorative object.
Details:
- Object: chess game with board and pieces
- Origin: Asia, probably China
- Material: wood (various types of wood), metal fittings (brass)
- Decor: Carved dragon motifs on the frame
Execution:
- Foldable chessboard
- Two pull-out storage drawers
- Interior lined with red felt.
Chess pieces:
- Complete sentence with 32 characters
- Figuratively designed
- Light and dark versions
- Era: 20th century, approx. 1960–1980
- Dimensions: Unfolded approx. 45.5 × 45.5 cm
state
- Very good condition
- Age- and usage-related signs of wear present
Details
Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
1
Material
Wood
Model/ Name
Drachen Schnitzereien
Country of Origin
Asia
Condition
Very good
Estimated Period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
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