19th Century Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess Set, Complete in Original Box toy boat huge vintage mid-century West German

huge vintage mid-century West German Scheurich Keramik vase

it has a strong sculptural presence on the wall

3 3/4" long and tall

adding to its Japanese feel

19th Century Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess Set, Complete in Original Box toy boat huge vintage mid-century West GermanIn 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,