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Carved marine bone chess game consisting of 32 pawns Hong Kong 1950s

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Ivory chess game consisting of 32 carved checkers of different sizes in two different colors. The checkers are housed in their original box lined inside with blue velvet, open has the function of a checkerboard. Hong Kong manufacture from the 1950s. objective of the game is to checkmate, that is, to threaten the capture of the opponent's king in such a way that the other player can no longer make moves Chess originated in India around the 6th century CE and spread throughout Europe around the year 1000. 20th century oriental manufacture. Good condition some minor shortcomings. Chessboard size cm 43.3x43x5 - inches 17.1x16.9x2.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 16.9 in (42.93 cm)Depth: 17.1 in (43.44 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020238154272
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