Decorative Arts Auction

December 05, 2016

LOT 137

Lot 137

Burmese Carved Bone Figural ‘Sittuyin’ or Chess Set, early 20th century

Burmese Carved Bone Figural ‘Sittuyin’ or Chess Set, early 20th century
Lot 137 Details
Burmese Carved Bone Figural ‘Sittuyin’ or Chess Set, early 20th century

one side lacquered red, the other brown, with Alaungpaya and Yun San as king and queen, generals as bishops, elephants and horses as knights, temples a rooks and foot soldiers as pawns
king height 3.3" — 8.5 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition, with losses to lacquer in highpoionts.

LOT 137
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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