Fine turned & carved ivory set, one side stained brown other side left natural. The pieces intricately & ornately carved, kings & queens with floral knops and pierced galleries, bishops with pierced mitres, knights as fine carved horses heads, rooks as unusual designed brickwork towers mounted by flags.

Set comes in same period mahogany lift top box inlaid in ivory with inlaid crescent to top.

This set originates from the master craftsmen of Vizagapatam a port which is located in the north of the Coromandel Coast in India. Vizagapatam developed from the late 17th century a cabinet making industry which drew artisans from the Kasmali caste who used their ancient skills of ivory carving and inlay to western furniture forms. The industry blossomed through the 18th century and remained one of the major exporters of fine work through to the early 20th century.

Kings 4.3" / 11cm Tall

3600 GBP (great British pounds for currency convertion click link below)

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