Vtg 1960s Lacquered Wood Vietnam Asian Chess Set. VERY RARE

Description: Vietnamese Lacquerware: For centuries, Vietnamese artisans have been using lacquer to create objects of beauty, prized for their sheen and vivid colour. Lacquerware refers to items coated with lacquer, a resin that traditionally comes from the lacquer tree (the cy sn variant in Vietnam). Upon hardening, the lacquer forms a smooth layer over the underlying base material, protecting it from degradation while maintaining its colour and beauty. A time-honoured craft perfected While mass production techniques are available today, the finest lacquerware pieces are still made by craftsmen in small traditional lacquer villages. These villages have been producing lacquerware for hundreds of years with techniques passed down and refined from generation to generation. The lacquering process is one that takes both skill and time as the base material (such as wood) has to be carefully coated with numerous thin layers of lacquer. After each layer is applied, the craftsman has to wait for days for the lacquer to dry before sanding it down and applying another layer. When the desired layers are applied, the lacquer piece is then polished again. The layers of lacquer give the meticulously finished piece its remarkable smoothness and gloss. This piece was made in the 1960s in South Vietnam which makes it a very collectible item for surviving over the years and being in such excellent condition like it is. The chess pieces are in PERFECT CONDITION and very unique looking. The chess board has some imperfections that were repaired. See close up photos for mor3 details. This set is EXTREMELY RARE and it has been mentioned in the Museum of Chess website. Condition: excellent. Measurements: 25 x 26

Price: 650 USD

Location: San Diego, California

End Time: 2025-01-02T03:35:46.000Z

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