Reference: S90 : Fine Russian Bread Prisoner vs Guard Chess Set
This form of set was made in Russian by prisoners to earn some income, the set depicts the prisoners vs the guards. kings 10.5cms tall
The detail is very good on the set, each piece is well modeled.
The bases are wood with bread figures sculpted and painted figures on top. Probably dates to the later part of the 20th century.
Found old Russian image of prisoner making a bread based chess set
