Chess Figurines Roman Busts - Metal

Chess Figurines Roman Busts - Metal - Product Details:

- Contents: 32 Figurines
- Height Pawn: 8 cm
- Height King: 10 cm
- Base: 3,1 cm
- Material: Metal (Zinc Alloy)
- Made by hand
- Incl. ‘Made in Italy’ Certificate

Roman Busts as Antique-Style Chess Pieces

Roman busts in a historical style – of the kind that might once have stood on the Forum Romanum, in the grand houses of ancient Rome or on the country estates of wealthy Romans – are shown by these 32 hand-made chess pieces in fine zinc alloy. The antique-look bust figures are wonderfully detailed, right down to the fine faces, and the high-quality, antique gold and silver finish gives them an impressive, fine sheen. The elegant "Roman busts" as chess pieces, crafted in Italy, come with a "Made in Italy" certificate. The king figure is 10 cm tall, the pawns 8 cm, and the base of the splendid figures has a diameter of 3.1 cm. Chess players who are fascinated by the history of ancient Rome will be delighted by these beautifully worked chess pieces as a gift too. After all, these busts in metal are so stylish and decorative that they make an impression on any chess table. The figures come without a chessboard.

32 Metal Chess Pieces after Roman Portraiture

The bust form takes up an important tradition of Roman portraiture: emperors, generals, politicians and other members of the social elite had themselves depicted in marble or bronze. Such likenesses served both private remembrance and public representation, making characteristic features, hairstyles and rank visible. As a 32-piece set of figures, this set translates the effect of ancient portrait busts onto the chessboard and combines Roman art history with decorative metal chess pieces.