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Very beautiful Asian chess set made from bovine bone as well as its board in genuine marble. Approximate year 1940–1960.
The chess pieces are perfectly crafted and unique. The smallest measure 8 cm, the medium ones 9.5 cm, and the largest 10.5 cm. Weight varies depending on the size of the pieces. It ranges from 47 g to 123 g.
The board measures 38 cm by 38 cm. The board alone weighs a little over 5 kilograms, and the chess pieces together weigh almost 1 kilogram. Careful packaging and well-protected shipping.

Très beau jeu d'échecs asiatique en os bovin ainsi que son plateau en marbre véritable. Année approximative 1940/1960.
Les pièces d'échecs sont parfaitement réalisées et uniques. Les plus petites mesurent 8 centimètres, les moyennes mesurent 9,5 centimètres et les plus grandes mesurent 10,5 centimètres. Le poids varie en fonction de la taille des pièces. Il va de 47 grammes a 123 grammes.
Le plateau mesure 38 cm X 38 cm. Le plateau seul pèse un peu plus de 5 kilos, et les pièces d'échecs entre elles pèsent presque 1 kilos. Envoi soigné et bien protégé.

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1930-1940 - Very good

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Asian chess set made of bovine bone with a genuine marble board, estimated 1930-1940, in very good condition; smallest pieces 8 cm, medium 9.5 cm, largest 10.5 cm, the board measures 38 cm x 38 cm and weighs a little over 5 kg.

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Asian chess set made of bovine bone with a genuine marble board, estimated 1930-1940, in very good condition; smallest pieces 8 cm, medium 9.5 cm, largest 10.5 cm, the board measures 38 cm x 38 cm and weighs a little over 5 kg.

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