The amazingly beautiful Vietnam chess

set, with a mahogany chess board inlaid

with mother-of-pearl (Asian pearl shells).

Pearl shells were polished by hand and a special pattern was made on each, after which everything was filled with a special black varnish, the secret of the production of which is still very few people know.

Chess pieces from the horn of the Vietnamese buffalo. Horns are known to come in a variety of colors, from yellow to black. In general, the condition is very good. Antique chess set for collection or art