Nishapur Chess Free 3D print model

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This part was made with Tinkercad. Edit the part online at: https://tinkercad.com/things/iykCgGxKsPm An ancient chess set sits majestically on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, dating back to the 12th century. Crafted from stone paste, it was unearthed in Nishapur, a city nestled in Northeastern Iran. In terms of resemblance, this antique set closely mirrors its modern counterpart, with two notable exceptions that hint at an ancient precursor. Specifically, instead of queens and bishops, the ancient set features viziers and elephants. According to the book "Masterpieces From the Department of Islamic Art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art," which chronicles the exhibition and is soon to be published by the museum, these unique pieces demonstrate a clear departure from modern game rules, predominantly developed during the late 15th century. Unlike their more agile counterparts, viziers can only move diagonally one square at a time, whereas elephants travel two squares with each diagonal step. Their powers are diminished in comparison to queens and bishops of today's games. What's more, no piece on this board can directly engage with its counterpart.