Vintage Viana Portuguese Porcelain Chess Set, 1970, Set of 33

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Rare, vintage Viana Portuguese Porcelain Chess Set, crafted in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, likely between 1960 and 1980. Every figurine … Read more Rare, vintage Viana Portuguese Porcelain Chess Set, crafted in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, likely between 1960 and 1980. Every figurine is meticulously handcrafted from fine porcelain and hand-painted in traditional cobalt blue, white, and subtle ocher trims. The style of the pieces sits elegantly on the line between semi-abstract and concrete forms.The playing field consists of striking blue and white ceramic tiles fitted into a polished, heavy wood frame. This design aesthetic is heavily inspired by classical Portuguese azulejos (traditional painted ceramic tiles). Because the Viana do Castelo factory produced these sets in very limited quantities before eventually closing down entirely, complete sets like this are highly sought after by collectors and rare to encounter on the market.

Chess Board 48cmX 48cm King 10cm Pawn 6cm See less