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Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box

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Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and mother of pearl inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game. The fine antique Chinese game board in black lacquered wood and mother-of-pearl inlays, decorated with architecture, chinoiserie scenes of animals, figures, boats and landscape on the outside, medallions of floral design on the inside. Handcrafted Chinese black lacquered folding game set box with the exterior designed as chess board the interior as a backgammon board, both boards inlaid intricately carved and etched mother-of-pearl and abalone shell. Dimensions: Length: 25” Width (folded): 11.25” Height: 3” Dimensions: unfolded: 22.75" x 27 x 1.5". Circa 1920s, this great game set remains in good vintage condition. There is no game pieces included just the box. Collectible fine antique Asian game set black lacquer and etched mother of pearl inlay chess and backgammon set.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    good antique no missing inlaid There is no game pieces included just the box.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CG12231stDibs: LU906837595912
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