This beautiful Egyptian theme chess set from Italfama is wonderfully created to capture the essence of the ancient Egyptian royalty and culture. The pieces are made from solid metal using the lost wax casting process. The pieces are brass and nickel plated and then hand painted in bright colors to accent the intricate design and detail of each piece. This is a large and heavy chess set with a 3.75 king with the complete set weighing seven pounds. The pieces are represented by the Pharaoh, queen, Sphinx, obelisk, priest, and royal attendant. A stunning chess set for displaying in the home and perfectly suitable for a serious game of chess. Solid metal pieces using the lost wax casting process; Brass & Nickel Plated; Hand Painted; King Height: 3.75; Chess Set Weight: 7 Lbs.; Red Felt Pads with Italfama Logo; Comes packaged in fancy green and gold Italfama cardboard box; Recommended Chess Board Size: 2 to 2.25 Squares (not included); Made in Italy;