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Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces

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Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board and handcrafted horn and pone chess pieces. Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board covered with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of wood, precious wood, and delicate miniatures paintings. The mosaic octagonal chess game amazing craftsmanship and intricate mosaic marquetry makes it a true work of art. This beautiful board makes it an attractive object to display in your home. Handcrafted in the Middle East this checker chess game is complete with the chess pieces handcrafted from horn and bone.. Board measure: 1in. H x 15.5in x 14in, octagonal Chess pieces: King height: 3 in. Circa: 1950- 1960. handcrafted chess pieces are made of Horn black and natural color. Middle Eastern Arabian micro mosaic Moorish style chess board game and pieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PGB181stDibs: LU906823346022
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