That's right, it's exactly what it looks like. In case you are having trouble finding the words, allow me to give you some to from which to choose: They are chess figurines which are simulated fetuses preserved in formaldehyde which have deformities and oddities that indicate which piece they represent.
I came across this little gem while I was looking on eBay to see if anyone had a large quantity of cheap chess sets for sale.
Forget for a moment that someone actually took the time to carve these pieces, make or find glass tubes in which to fit them, fill them with a formaldehyde type liquid, and put them up for sale, he had to think up the concept first. His thought process had to be something along the lines "I'm bored with the standard Staunton pieces. If only there were a way I could combine my unnatural and creepy obsession with deformed, prenatal fetuses with my love for chess. Wait! Helga! Fetch me my notebook!"
Seriously. What does it say about us as a society that this is considered art? Even if you don't plan on playing with them, why would you want them in your house? I'd be afraid that they'd come alive in the middle of the night, secure various items of cutlery from my kitchen, and take me hostage. Especially the king. He looks particularly disagreeable.
Actually, that sounds pretty cool. I think I will bid on them...
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