This chess set is from Russia, 18th century, pieces are made of bone. Note the rook on h4, it’s a nice boat; in Russian, that is how Rooks are named: ладья (boat), pronounced as «ladya». From The State Hermitage Museum collection.
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This chess set is from Russia, 18th century, pieces are made of bone. Note the rook on h4, it’s a nice boat; in Russian, that is how Rooks are named: ладья (boat), pronounced as «ladya». From The State Hermitage Museum collection.
Source: @drasskin
Gerardo Daniel Rossi 