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Specimen: Chinese export carved bone chess pieces from the late 19th century Qing Dynasty, five objects with red staining, including an emperor figure, an elephant with standard bearer, and mounted riders, raised on pierced puzzle-ball bases; good condition with age-related wear.
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Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess / Puzzle Pieces - Red Stained Set
China, late 19th century, finely hand-carved and stained bone figural chess or puzzle pieces comprising an emperor figure, elephant with standard bearer. and mountec riders. each raised on intricately pierced puzzle-ball pedestal bases. Exceptionally decorative examples displaying strong Canton export influence with remarkable hand-work throughout.
The pieces exhibit deep relief carving, detailed robes and equestrian figures, and freely carved openwork spheres executed from single sections of bone in the traditional Chinese puzzle-ball manner. The rich oxblood /red staining gives the set a particularly striking display presence and separates them from the more commonly encountered natural bone examples.
A highly sculptural and visually engaging collection, ideal for collectors of Chinese export art. Grand Tour curiosities, or cabinet display objects.
Condition: age-related wear and natural shrinkage consistent with material and period, One mounted figure displaying an old repair/ restoration to the horse leg/base area as photographed. Minor surface wear and natural variations throughout.
Measurements listed are of the larger piece.
Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess / Puzzle Pieces - Red Stained Set
China, late 19th century, finely hand-carved and stained bone figural chess or puzzle pieces comprising an emperor figure, elephant with standard bearer. and mountec riders. each raised on intricately pierced puzzle-ball pedestal bases. Exceptionally decorative examples displaying strong Canton export influence with remarkable hand-work throughout.
The pieces exhibit deep relief carving, detailed robes and equestrian figures, and freely carved openwork spheres executed from single sections of bone in the traditional Chinese puzzle-ball manner. The rich oxblood /red staining gives the set a particularly striking display presence and separates them from the more commonly encountered natural bone examples.
A highly sculptural and visually engaging collection, ideal for collectors of Chinese export art. Grand Tour curiosities, or cabinet display objects.
Condition: age-related wear and natural shrinkage consistent with material and period, One mounted figure displaying an old repair/ restoration to the horse leg/base area as photographed. Minor surface wear and natural variations throughout.
Measurements listed are of the larger piece.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
5
Material
Bone
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Attribution
Original
Height
10 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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