Vintage Hand Carved Ivory Diety Chessmen Set (#1493, no ball on bottom). The Kings and Queens are standing Emperors. The Bishops are represented as Mandarins. The Towers are very unusual Pagodas. Each of the Pawn carvings are different and are supposed to represent the Taoists Immortals. Came from Man Hing ivory Factory in Hong Kong to US in 1962. The 32 pieces are well packed in a protective casing which doubles as a fold-up playing board. Chess pieces range from 4"-6" in height. The open wood board measures 24"x24", closed measures 5 1/2"x4". Found only 1 chipped piece (see pictures). Board has a few scratches. Ivory pieces in this auction will not be exported out of the country. Please know your local and state laws whether you can have shipped to you at your home and/or business such as California, New Jersey or New York before bidding.