{"product_id":"berkeley-chess-roman-cardinal-chessmen","title":"Berkeley Chess Roman Cardinal Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the UK and intricately sculpted.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique historical designs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4.3-inch king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid crushed-stone resin chess pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich cardinal-red and cream-colored finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFelt-covered bases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sophisticated and powerful empire of Rome has been expertly celebrated in these wonderful crushed-stone resin chess pieces, which have been intricately designed and sculpted by the master chess craftsmen at Berkeley Chess in the UK. Colored with a rich cardinal-red and cream-colored finish, they are truly eye-catching in any home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetween the 8th century B.C. and the 15th century A.D., the Roman civilization thrived as one of the most powerful, enlightened and long-lasting empires in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Romans, inspiring developments in governance, art, science, technology and social structure, were hugely advanced for their time. They helped to form the basis of the civilized world we inhabit today. Extraordinary examples of Roman architectural engineering survive in the 21st century all over the Western world. With their monumental influence on almost every aspect of our lives, the classic question \"What have the Romans ever done for us?\" has an almost endless number of answers!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe King:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julius Caesar \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Lady of noble birth in typical dress \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bishop:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Standard Bearer carrying the insignia of the Legion \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equestrian soldier of the period \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rook:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Roman garrison tower \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armed Legionnaire of the period","brand":"Berkeley Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528647074134,"sku":"BC3007","price":373.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/BC3007.jpg?v=1778247818","url":"https:\/\/regencychess.com\/products\/berkeley-chess-roman-cardinal-chessmen","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}