Description: MANOPOULOS CYCLADIC ART CHESS SET The combination of top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. Cycladic civilization is the most ancient in Europe and it flourished in the Aegean Sea during the 3rd millennium B.C. Their marble art was highly stylized representations of human form with minimal geometric lines which gives them a striking resemblance to today’s modern art. The King represents a strong male figure with minimal broad shoulders whereas the idol of Queen is devoted to the most significant period in a woman’s life, pregnancy. The Bishop figure has indicative lines with hands under chest and legs together. The Knight is a horse from the war of Troy, found on the bas-relief decoration of a vase in Mykonos Island. The Castle is a replica of the massive 2500-year old marble temple entrance, which is still the landmark of Naxos Island. Finally, the Pawn is the head of the most known marble idol of this period.(S23BTIR)Chess Board Details:Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Exterior Material: Brass board over wood(color Blue-Brass) Dimensions of board : 44 cm x 44 cm(17.3 inches x 17.3 inches) - Square size: 4.4 cm(1.73 inch) Chess pawns details:Pawns Material: Pure BronzeKing Height: 3.8"(9.7 cm) - King Base: 1.14"(2.9 cm)*************************
Price: 343.2 USD
Location: Athens, Greece
End Time: 2024-03-03T13:14:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Character Family: Ancient
Brand: Manopoulos
