This superb little chess set depicts the legend of King Arthur & the knights of the round table. King Arthur is a legendary character from the late fifth century & one who's story has been formed from myths & literary invention. Legend has it that Arthur had a round table, the significance of this being that there could be no head of the table, instead each person sat at the table would remain equal. He would sit with his Knights planning battles & strategy. This famous legend is brought to life through the fine detail & highly skilled hand painting of the chessmen. The set comprises the full set of pieces & a suitably sized chess board & is superb value for your money. This fine hand painted chess set is another great example from Studio Anne Carlton & the quality & finish of the pieces is what you would expect from this established brand of chess set manufacturer. superb value for your money & great quality.