{"product_id":"african-animal-chess-set","title":"African Animal Chess Set","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully crafted full body African animal chess set boasts a range of exquisite full-body renditions of the African Big 5 and zebra. This gorgeous chess set makes a wonderful gift or collectable décor item for a loved one or treat yourself and give your home or office an African atmosphere! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-body animal chess set contains the following themed chess pieces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe king - lion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe queen - leopard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe knight - elephant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bishop - buffalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rook - rhino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pawn - zebra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAMAZING AFRICA GIFTS CRAFTING AND MATERIAL DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the set’s chess pieces and board frame are cast by hand in polystone (a unique mixture of crushed stone and resin) and painted by hand in incredible detail by our exceptionally talented team of South African artists using high-quality Winsor and Newton oil paints. The frame of the wooden chess board itself is molded from an original artists work, as are the molds that are used for the chess pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board squares are created from koto and cherry wood, and then treated in accordance with international import standards and requirements. The board is then set in its polystone frame which boasts a stunning African design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set (board, pieces and frame) takes approximately six (6) hours to be crafted from start to finish by our extremely skilled and talented artisans and craftspeople, with some time allocated during the process for the paint to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSET SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying figure height: 7.5 cm; 2.9 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying figure diameter: 4.3 cm; 1.7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoard size: 46 cm x 46 cm x 3 cm; 18 in x 18 in x 1.2 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoard playing squares: 5 cm x 5 cm; 1.9 in x 1.9 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked size including board: 47 cm x 47 cm x 10 cm; 18.5 in x 18.5 in x 3.9 in and weight 5 kg; 11 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take the utmost care in packing our gorgeous chess sets, such that they are delivered to you safely and in their entirety after the shipping process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery individual chess piece is set in their own box-dye cut foam holder, accompanied by extra foam top and bottom covers for the set as a whole. Additionally, the wooden board is wrapped in bubble wrap so that it can absorb any shock while in transit, without sustaining any damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete set is placed in a sturdy double-walled cardboard box which contains polystyrene packing peanuts which further protect the chess set during shipping. While we take the greatest care to ensure that the set gets to you in one piece, we know that accidents do happen – so, if any pieces arrived damaged, we will replace them entirely at no cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChess Pieces:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/files\/SizingChart-AfricanAnimalFullBody-LGChessSet_2000x_63623650-0c48-48aa-9549-d3ecdeb2c5bc_480x480.webp?v=1694713965\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/files\/SizingChart-AfricanAnimalFullBody-LGChessSet2_2000x_cf5f22f8-0e76-495e-88d4-455431565953_480x480.webp?v=1694713985\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChess Board:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/files\/SizingChart-AfricanAnimalFullBody-LGChessSet3_2000x_c0bfafc4-9b1d-45da-a846-73ee7f5a409e_480x480.webp?v=1694714025\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/files\/SizingChart-AfricanAnimalFullBody-LGChessSet4_2000x_ddb78c7e-dea8-46e5-92ee-f2bbce337f72_480x480.webp?v=1694714038\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"98A","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40246526476375,"sku":"ZAC03","price":318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/files\/african-animal-chess-set-30710963339351.webp?v=1694714081","url":"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.live\/products\/african-animal-chess-set","provider":"Chess House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}