A 17TH CENTURY NORTH ITALIAN EBONY AND IVORY GAMING BOARD FOR CHESS AND BACKGAMMON

the exterior with a chessboard with alternating ebony and ivory squares, and inlaid with ivory stringing, the ebony veneered interior inlaid with ivory and mahogany for backgammon, centred by Nasrid style wood and ivory mosaic inlay, the corners with similar triangular inlay, with later hinges and restorations,

47.5cm x 40cm when open

This lot is subject to CITES.

See Christie's, London, 2 May 2007, lot 43 for a similar gaming board.