{"product_id":"intricately-hand-carved-indian-sandalwood-and-ebonised-figural-howdah-chess-set-circa-1950s-1970s","title":"Intricately hand carved Indian sandalwood and ebonised figural \"Howdah\" chess set circa 1950s-1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage chess set is intricately hand carved from genuine aromatic sandalwood and contrasting ebonised sandalwood. It comes complete with its original royal blue velvet presentation case which has some sun damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set depicts a majestic royal procession of ceremonial beasts of war and state. The Kings and Queens are towering royal elephants and camels carrying detailed \"howdahs\" (ceremonial canopies). The bishops and knights are ceremonial camels and charging horses with miniature riders and the rooks are fortresses mounted on the backs of war elephants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are in excellent vintage condition with crisp, unbroken carving lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King is 3.2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Chess Forum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58342906003838,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5214\/files\/IMG_9463.jpg?v=1793223370","url":"https:\/\/cambridgechessforum.com\/products\/intricately-hand-carved-indian-sandalwood-and-ebonised-figural-howdah-chess-set-circa-1950s-1970s","provider":"Cambridge Chess Forum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}