Handmade Painted & White Chinese Imperial Court Bone Chess Set

Inspire your intellect and embellish your home decor with this gorgeous bone chess set finely sculpted in Chinese imperial court motif. The white pieces of this marvelous set are elegant and refined with a rich alabaster hue, while the opposing pieces are meticulously hand-painted to depict the authentic colors of the imperial court era. Each piece is hand-sanded to a finish that is smooth and pleasing to the touch. The knights and kings, commonly considered the "crowning pieces" of any chess set, feature beautifully detailed craftsmanship and genuine, period-specific designs. Likewise, the queens and rooks are clothed in traditional "hanfu," the official clothing of the Chinese nobility. Special attention is given to the pawn's shields, which feature "demon faces" reminiscent of the Peking opera masks of old. This set, which comes packaged in an attractive, silk-lined gift box and will add sophistication to any home or office. King measures 3.75 inches high with a base diameter of 1.25 inches. AsiaEXP scours the globe to bring you authentic handcrafted treasures by talented artisans. By shopping with us, you not only acquire an exceptional creation, you also support Asian artisans and their ancient creative traditions. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual items. Measurements are approximate.

• Gorgeous hand-painted bone chess set is finely sculpted in Chinese imperial court motif

• White pieces reflect an alabaster hue, opposing pieces depict genuine imperial court era colors

• Pawn shields feature "demon faces," reminiscent of the Peking opera masks of old

• Pieces are individually hand-sanded and buffed for a smooth, fine finish

• Set comes in a silk-lined, sectional storage box; chess board not included