Chinese Chess & Backgammon Board/Box, circa 1810

 
     
     
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A “CHINESE-EXPORT” CHESS & BACKGAMMON BOARD/BOX, Cantonese, circa 1810, the lacquered exterior for chess, the alternate chess squares black and gilt, with foliate gilt decorated borders, the interior for backgammon with red and gilt points, 49cm wide.
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