{"product_id":"the-mini-roman-chess-pieces-antiqued-chess-pieces","title":"Antiqued Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe miniature set is a compact set that shows the elegance of the Roman era. The chessmen are made of an antiqued ground stone with the opposing side stained a rich burgundy brown. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe King is represented by Julius Caesar, traditionally dressed in a toga, the distinctive costume that remained fashionable throughout the whole of the Roman period. Caesar had several wives, none of whom played a significant role in Roman history. The queen is dressed in a cloak or palla, with its multiple folds resulting in its extravagant length, typical of the period. The headdress is also traditional, modified from the original Greek.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard bearer carrying the insignia of the legion represents the bishop. He wears a generals mantle over the coat of mail with its traditional bronze decorations. The knight is a gallant soldiers horse and the pawns are fighting foot soldiers. The rook takes the form of a Roman column. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Anne Carlton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46821400117348,"sku":"A109","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2084\/1828\/files\/a109-b-profile.webp?v=1757132509","url":"https:\/\/www.wholesalechess.com\/products\/the-mini-roman-chess-pieces-antiqued-chess-pieces","provider":"Wholesale Chess","version":"1.0","type":"link"}