Gold Line Porcelain Half Chess Set

Thanks to the game's worldwide popularity, chess sets have become very diverse: there is almost no end to the different materials that have been used through the centuries to create the 8 x 8 boards and the 32 pieces that recreate a battlefield where two miniature armies fight until one captures the other's king. No matter how many chess sets you have seen, though, you will have to agree that the Gold Line Porcelain Half Chess Set stands out both for its superb appearance and the level of artisanship behind it.

The Gold Line Porcelain Half Chess Set is actually part of a series of chess sets, all made in the Arita style. Arita in Kyushu's Saga Prefecture is Japan's porcelain capital, thanks to its large quantities of kaolin, the mineral used in porcelain production. Each set comes in a different glaze (azure blue, black, vermilion and white), graced with thin gold lines and featuring 16 pieces, which means that each set stands alone and can be used as an ornament. Even if you're not a chess player, the craftsmanship will astound you and everyone else who appreciates Japanese artistry!

Specs and Features:

• 16 pieces (half a chess set)
• Traditional Arita style porcelain
• Colors: azure blue, black, vermilion, white
• Height (king): 8.5 cm (3.3")
• Height (queen): 8 cm (3.1")
• Height (bishop): 6.5 cm (2.6")
• Height (knight): 6 cm (2.4")
• Height (rook): 5 cm (2")
• Height (pawn): 4.3 cm (1.7")
• Material: strong porcelain developed by Saga Ceramics Research Laboratory