Large Traditional Golden Wooden Chinese Chess Checker Game xiangqi Pieces China

Total is 32 pieces

It is also available in other sizes, please contact us

Note: 1 inch equals 2.5 cm

Material: Chinese GOLDEN SILK WOOD

Xiangqi (Chinese: 象棋, p Xiàngqí, j  zeong6 kei2), also called Chinese chess, is a strategy board game for two players. It is one of the most popular board games in China, and is in the same family as Western (or international) chess, chaturanga, shogi, Indian chess and janggi. Besides China and areas with significant ethnic Chinese communities. Xiangqi (cờ tướng) is also a popular pastime in Vietnam.

The game represents a battle between two armies, with the object of capturing the enemy's general (king). Distinctive features of xiangqi include the cannon (pao), which must jump to capture; a rule prohibiting the generals from facing each other directly; areas on the board called the river and palace, which restrict the movement of some pieces (but enhance that of others); and placement of the pieces on the intersections of the board lines, rather than within the squares.

About Nanmu

Nanmu (Chinese: 楠木) is a type of wood that was frequently used for boat building, architectural woodworking and wood art in China. 

Nanmu wood – also called the “golden silk”. It is one of the most precious wood type that has been regarded as valuable timber since ancient times. This type of wood is very rare and is a symbol of honor and status. Although Nanmu wood contains different texture, it is still attractive and high-prized. 

Nanmu is a large, slow growing tree of the evergreen laurel family that develops with a long straight trunk ranging from 10-40 meters in height, and 50 to 100 cm in diameter.

Caution:
1, do not put into the microwave oven.
2, Do not exposure
3, do not for a long time into the water (and other liquids)
4, the first time,please wash with boiling water (disinfection)
5, Do not put disinfection cabinet
6, the chess using environmentally friendly natural paint, it will naturally evaporate. If you are sensitive, we recommend that you use vinegar and warm water mixed with cleaning it.