Handmade Chess Set With Hand-painted Leather Carrying Case

A strategists dream and a masterpiece of Eastern art, this chess set will inspire hours of creative thinking and enrich any home with its fine handcrafted features. Conceived and constructed by master artisans in Chinas southern Guangdong province, this set is highlighted by intricately handcrafted playing pieces, each depicting a revered character from Chinese mythology. The solid wooden carrying case is sheathed in a thin layer of tightly stretched red leather and hand-painted in green, gold, black and vermilion, with one side depicting urbane ladies competing at this game that was so venerated in Chinese courts. The other side features an intricately detailed dragon and phoenix. The interior of the case doubles as a full-sized chess board, enhanced by resplendently hand-painted dragons and phoenixes that symbolize the emperor and empress. The board lifts to reveal a lined compartment where the playing pieces are safely stored in individual, custom-fitting pockets. Antiqued iron corner braces, carrying handles, and a clever clasp provide the finishing touches. This irresistible treasure will engage your family in hours of creative play while it thoroughly charms you with its beauty. Measures 16.5 inches wide x 8.5 inches long x 4 inches high. AsiaEXP brings you authentic, handmade goods from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase, you are not only receiving a gorgeous handicraft, you are also supporting a great cause. By shopping with us, you help to sustain the talented individuals making these fine products and preserve the rich cultural heritage of East Asia. The handcrafted nature of this product will cause minor differences in design, color and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual creations. Measurements may vary slightly.

• Hand-painted solid wooden carrying case is sheathed in luxurious red leather

• Intricately handcrafted playing pieces depict revered characters from Chinese mythology

• Hand-painted dragons and phoenixes symbolize emperor and empress

• Urbane ladies compete at this game that was so venerated in Chinese courts

• Antiqued iron corner braces, carrying handles, and a clever clasp provide finishing touches