Our Samurai chess set is based on the political, economic and military situation that existed in Japan in the sixteenth century. During this period, the Sengoku era (1467-1568) the 'age of the country at war' a state of almost continuous warfare existed. Warlord battled warlord until the whole country was exhausted. Kyoto, the capital city was virtually destroyed and the Shogun, the commander in chief of the Emperors forces was overthrown. Without a Shogun, local military governors or DAIMYO attacked and seized their neighbours’ territory to expand their own power and attempt to gain the title of Shogun for themselves.
The DAIMYO, or 'great name' imposed and enforced the laws in his province, collected taxes and raised armies to seize additional property and defend his own possessions. What he was unable to seize by force he often acquired by alliances. Usually, an advantageous marriage was made to secure a strategic alliance for themselves, or their sons and daughters.
80 mm king, crushed stone,chessboard (39cm square)
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