This Emperors of the Orient chess set from Franklin Mint is extremely hard to find with all pieces present. Made in 1992, it is made of fine Tesori porcelain, painted entirely by hand, and selectively embellished with pure 24-karat gold. It was created by artist Yao Youxin for the Franklin Mint Museum Collection. The chess board measures 20.5 x 20.5, and it covers the case housing the pieces. Both pieces stacked are 4 inches tall. Chess set weights approx 8 KG

Each superb sculpture is hand crafted in finest Tesorit (tm) Quality PORCELAIN distinctive sculptor's blend of porcelain/resins hand painted in vibrant colors & set off rich golden accented board with its satin black finish tempered glass surface & storage for all 32 chessmen dramatic Dragon/Chrysanthemum medallions (accented 24 karat gold hand-set into its sides)

This is a very rare set which hardly comes onto the market in this condition

All 32 chess pieces are present
Certificates or authenticity are present as well as a number of chess piece documents

Please study photos as they form part of the description

Chess set will be packaged safe and secure when shipped. 

• One of the Japanese rooks (Imperial Palace) has a chip, as imaged
• The Japanese Empress (Queen) is missing her fan, as imaged
• One of the Japanese Pawns (Ninjas) has been repaired but not to a high standard, as imaged
• One of the Chinese Pawns is missing one dagger, as imaged
  
• One of the Chinese rooks (Temple of Heaven) is slightly chipped, as imaged
• The Chinese Empress (Queen)stand has slighty chipped, as imaged
• The Chinese Emperor (King) stand has slighty chipped, as imaged

is Emperors of the Orient chess set from Franklin Mint is extremely hard to find with all pieces present. Made in 1992, it is made of fine Tesori porcelain, painted entirely by hand, and selectively embellished with pure 24-karat gold. It was created by artist Yao Youxin for the Franklin Mint Museum Collection. The chess board measures 20.5 x 20.5, and it covers the case housing the pieces. Both pieces stacked are 4 inches tal

This Emperors of the Orient chess set from Franklin Mint is extremely hard to find with all pieces present. Made in 1992, it is made of fine Tesori porcelain, painted entirely by hand, and selectively embellished with pure 24-karat gold. It was created by artist Yao Youxin for the Franklin Mint Museum Collection. The chess board measures 20.5 x 20.5, and it covers the case housing the pieces. Both pieces stacked are 4 inches tall