Very finely turned and carved set of Burmese chessmen, The King stands 3” tall with a 1″ diameter base. The red stain is still very vibrant. The set was produced in Canton around 1820 and most likely sold in Macao. The Type I Burmese Chessmen are characterized by the lack of a face carved on the headpieces of – the Kings, Queens or Bishops.

Comparable set: https://chessantiques.com/product/antique-burmese-chessmen-type-1b/