Description
Beautiful vintage Persian decorative chess set featuring an intricately inlaid Khatam-kari octagonal chess board with a complete-style set of detailed figural metal chess pieces.
The board displays traditional Persian geometric micro-mosaic decoration with repeating star and floral patterns throughout the playing surface, border, and sides. The chessmen are highly detailed cast metal figures depicting soldiers, horsemen, animals, and architectural-style rooks, with contrasting light and dark finishes.
A striking decorative set that would appeal to collectors of Persian art, vintage chess sets, Middle Eastern decorative arts, or unique display pieces.
Details:
- Origin: Persia / Iran
- Style: Traditional Persian Khatam-kari
- Board shape: Octagonal
- Material: Inlaid wood / micro-mosaic board
- Chess pieces: Cast metal, figural design
- Theme: Persian / Middle Eastern
- Era: Vintage, likely mid-to-late 20th century
- Type: Decorative / collectible chess set
- Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear; please review photos carefully for exact condition and completeness
- Includes: Chess board and pictured chess pieces
