Vintage Chinese Carved Dragon Chess Set with Folding Wooden Storage Case

This is a vintage folding chess set featuring a distinct East Asian aesthetic, likely manufactured in the mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1960s-1980s). The game features a wooden folding case that serves as both the board and storage for the pieces. The exterior frame of the board is constructed from light-toned wood, intricately carved with traditional Chinese dragon motifs and scalloped edges. A unique feature of this set is the board surface itself; the 'white' squares are decorated with various colorful polychrome illustrations of traditional Chinese figures, landscapes, and scenes, while the 'black' squares are solid black. The case is equipped with decorative brass-toned metal hinges and a locking clasp at the front for portability. The chess pieces are figural, representing traditional Chinese characters such as emperors, empresses, and warriors (replacing standard kings, queens, and knights), with pagodas serving as rooks. One side is cast in a cream-colored synthetic resin or soapstone-imitation material, while the opposing side is a deep cinnabar-colored red. The condition appears fair to good: the wood shows light surface abrasions and some minor misalignments in the hinges, typical for mass-produced decorative sets from this era. The pieces appear intact, though minor casting artifacts may be present. This set is a common but popular souvenir-style collectible, valued for its ornate craftsmanship rather than professional tournament play.