Ca. 1980-1985 Franklin Mint The King Tutankhamun Egyptian Chess set. Heavy 24 carat gold-plated. Flawless, simply museum quality. With authenticity certificate and booklet description chess pieces. The 32 chess pieces are inspired by the figures from the Tutankhamun era. The pedestals are hand-painted enamel in the colours black and ivory. The metal chess pieces are beautifully detailed and heavy gold-plated with 24 carat gold. The chess pieces contain a protective top layer which ensures that no tarnish and/or discoloration can ever occur. The frame of the chessboard is made of hardwood, finished with black ebony accents, and held up by four holy guards of the tomb. These, too, are very detailed and gold-plated with 24 carat gold. On all sides, original Egyptian hieroglyphs are written which translate to 'Tutankhamun's chess set'. The playing field is made of ebony and rosewood. The chessboard measures 41 x 41 cm. Total height is 35 cm. The chess set is covered by a beautiful glass pyramid-shaped protective cover with gold-plated frame. The entire chess set is really in new condition and of super quality. The outer edge of the chessboard has very tiny bald edges here and there which can be easily removed with a marker. Registered shipping, picking it up is also possible in Hengevelde Overijssel.