19th Century Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess Set, Complete in Original Box toy boat when given breath

when given breath

it has a strong sculptural presence on the wall

but his face seems positively human

adding to its Japanese feel

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19th Century Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess Set, Complete in Original Box toy boat when given breathIn my dreams, I am a master chess player, but, alas, I don't have a strategic bone in my body! This set of of chess pieces might inspire me to practice, though c. 1850s I believe carved of bone, complete and housed in their original dovetailed box, and with a Chinese mark on the bottom of the box telling us these were made in China for export to the Western market, and then someone beautifully carved burned "CHESS" next to it. Based on some research,