A CHINESE IVORY 'XIANGQI' SET AND INLAID BOARD
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A CHINESE IVORY 'XIANGQI' SET AND INLAID BOARD

EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A CHINESE IVORY 'XIANGQI' SET AND INLAID BOARD
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each piece marked with characters, red versus black, the folding fruitwood board with central cedar lozenage and incised markings
A piece -- 1 in. (2.5 cm.) diameter; the board -- 15¾ in. (40 cm.) wide
Together with a mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer board, late 20th Century
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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拍品专文

Xiangqi originated in China and is therefore commonly called Chinese chess in English. It represents a battle between two armies, with the object of capturing the enemy's "general" piece.