Chess Set 12th century This nearly complete chess set is one of the earliest extant examples in the world. The pieces are abstract forms: the shah (king) is represented as a throne; the vizier (the equivalent of the queen) is a smaller throne; the elephant (bishop) has two tusklike protrusions; the horse (knight) has a triangular knob representing its head; the chariot (rook) is rectangular with a wedge at the top; and the pawns are faceted hemispheres with knobs. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6605. Chess set Play or pause #908. Kids: Chess set Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Chess Set. 12th century. Stonepaste; molded and glazed. Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Gaming pieces

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Chess Set 12th century This nearly complete chess set is one of the earliest extant examples in the world. The pieces are abstract forms: the shah (king) is represented as a throne; the vizier (the equivalent of the queen) is a smaller throne; the elephant (bishop) has two tusklike protrusions; the horse (knight) has a triangular knob representing its head; the chariot (rook) is rectangular with a wedge at the top; and the pawns are faceted hemispheres with knobs. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6605. Chess set Play or pause #908. Kids: Chess set Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Chess Set. 12th century. Stonepaste; molded and glazed. Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Gaming pieces

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