The Chinese claim to have invented chess some 2000 years ago
during the Hansing Campaign. Here is a fine example of a
beautifully carved 19th century Chinese chess set. The original set
was carved in Indian Ivory with each well proportioned, perfectly
finished piece mounted upon an octagon base, figure and base
carved from a single piece of ivory throughout. You will find in this
box nine rubber moulds, one King, one Queen, one Bishop, one
Knight, one Rook and four Pawns. The height of the King is
approximately 120mm.