{"product_id":"celtic-vs-vikings-chess-pieces-sac-antique-finish","title":"Celtic Vs. Vikings Chess Pieces - SAC Antique Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celtic people inhabited areas of Western Europe, particularly Ireland, Wales, Brittany and the Highlands of Scotland. They were subjected to raids by Vikings and Norsemen, and this Celtic vs Viking chess set is the story of a clash between the Irish King, Brian Boru, and the Viking invaders. The battle occurred at Clontarf, near Dublin, and was a fierce encounter. Although the Celts defeated the Viking invaders, their King was slain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Celtic vs Viking Chess Set features the principal characters involved in the battle as chess pieces and depicts Celtic designs and artifacts of the period, bringing history to life on the chess board. Almost one thousand years ago, the Celtic inhabitants of Ireland rose under their King, Brian Boru, to fight the invading and colonizing Vikings during the Viking Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skill and workmanship of the Celtic tribes were demonstrated by their artistic and unique designs, which were recognized worldwide and reproduced here in these magnificent chess set pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese chess pieces are made of Polyresin, a crushed stone composite. It has the look and feel of stone but the durability of plastic. Combining art with practicality, this chess set is perfect for collectors and those who enjoy the game of chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes chess pieces only; the chess board is not included. The recommended chess board for this set must have squares of 2–2 1\/8\" to perfectly accommodate the chess pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Finish pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChess set pieces only; board not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing size: 4 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn size: 3 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase size: 1 7\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown felt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing weight: 5.6 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntire set weight: 75.8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard recommendation: 2–2 1\/8\" squares (see below for options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"68S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275436033,"sku":"SACA177","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/celtic-vs-vikings-chess-pieces-sac-antique-finish-13242656587863.jpg?v=1575932035","url":"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.live\/products\/celtic-vs-vikings-chess-pieces-sac-antique-finish","provider":"Chess House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}