Through 3D modeling and photorealistic texturing, I conceptualized a chess set which pieces are based on the ancient board game Chaturanga, which referenced the ancient military divisions of the Gupta Empire: infantry, cavalry, elephantry, and chariotry.
Software: Blender | Marmoset Toolbag 4
This work was featured in Blender Nation's Best of Blender Artists: 2022-32 article.
The model can also be downloaded for free through my Sketchfab.