Indian Theme Chess Set with Chess Board

Maharajah's, their advisors, and support guard face off in this theme set from the land of India! Bright colors, characteristic dress, and authentic weapons display some fine qualities from this remarkable chess set. The Maharajah rides in his awning covered booth, atop his war elephant; advisors surround him, likewise mounted on war elephants. Then, looking at the knights, we have nobly mounted sword bearing officers, probably the honor guard to the rajah. Rounding out the rear ranks with the rooks, there are the unusual camel-mounted soldiers. The rifle armed front ranks show a discipline and determination to face and beat all odds! From a period of transition in the land of India, this set comes from the time after the British influence was felt, yet far before modern times. Plastic resin, hand painted, and non-weighted--these chessmen are 2" at their base, and the kings are 4" tall.

Paired with our blue ash burl and whitened erable (bird's-eye maple) deluxe chess board. The blue stained ash burl creates a mix of various blue colors and beautifully accentuates the character of the wood grain. Made from the finest veneer available, the precise inlay work by the highly skilled craftsmen at Rechapados Ferrer is simply unsurpassed! A triple inlay of black and white veneers along with an extra wide border framing the playing area adds a look of elegance. The entire chess board is sealed in high gloss polyurethane creating a glass-like finish.