Reflecting the 12th-century Islamic aesthetic, these Shatranj pieces are tangible witnesses to the millennium-long journey of chess from East to West. During this era, abstract forms influenced by Abbasid and Fatimid styles migrated through Al-Andalus into Spain and across Europe. The discovery of nearly identical pieces in Spanish archaeological sites proves that this geometric language became a universal artistic vernacular that transcended borders. This set tells the story of an inclusive shared history where diverse civilizations met through a common aesthetic and intellectual pursuit.
