The Chess Empire is proud to offer you the reproduction of very rare Circa 1780 Thai chess set, The Makruk Chess set Pieces in 2.5” King Height. The above are the original pictures taken from National Museum of Thailand for the reproduction of this rare chess set pieces and we have tried our best to reach as much as close to the original ivory pieces of Makruk Chess set. The mesmerizing detail of each pieces is constantly perfect and this reproduction is crafted by our most skilled craftsman. This replica of original vintage Makruk chess set is made under the exact dimensions & detailed Craftsmanship.
An accurate reproduction of The Makruk chess set is crafted from Gilded Red Boxwood & Natural Boxwood. The reproduction of these heirloom chess set is not easy to achieve until you reach exact dimensions and craftsmanship with accuracy and we have always put our all efforts to maintain quality and the high standard of workmanship on antique chess set respectfully.
The meticulously workmanship on the Knights with complete details on eyes, detailed nostril, teeth, jaw, splendid craftsmanship on the carved mane and even the fallen tongue is crafted amazingly, which is not easy to achieve easily for every knight carver. The Height of the knight is 1/8” bigger than the king and identical to the original height of the knight. The noticeable craftsmanship on the queen which is short in the height compares to the other pieces as original Thai chess set pieces. Without any doubt this exclusive reproduction of Thai chess set is the foremost.
The Chess Pieces are hand carved by our skilled master craftsmen and crafted out of highest grade exotic woods with the luxurious billiard cloth base pads on it. The Chess set is weighted with the natural hand polish on individual chess piece for rich, long lasting shine and it also includes two extra queens.
Total 34 Chess Pieces. (Includes Two Extra Queens)
Product Specifications:
Does The Chess Board Include? The Chess Board in the picture is for Photography and does not include with The Makruk Thai Chessmen set.
Chess Pieces Height Base Diameter
King 2.5” (64mm) 1.18”(30 mm)
Pawn 0.63”(16mm) 0.75” (19mm)
Total Weight of The Makruk Chess Pieces: 900 grams or (31 Ounce)
Light Wood Chess Pieces: Boxwood.
Dark Wood Chess Pieces: Gilded Red Boxwood.
Recommended Chess Board for The makruk Chess Pieces: 2.25” Square Size or 57 mm square size.
Please note our all products are hand crafted and there are few chances of variation for 5% plus or minus.