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Chess pieces are miniature sculptures whose beauty, originality, and variety have long lured collectors the world over. Whether an ivory set once owned by Napoleon or a set carved in wood by artist Max Ernst, the striking pieces pictured here, drawn from international collections, tell the story of chess as art from the 6th century to the present day. From a painting in the tomb of Queen Nefertari showing her playing senet, a forerunner of chess, to a French i... More >>
The Art of Chess
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