Description
The theme for this beautiful chess set from Manopoulos is inspired by the Ancient Greek Mythology. The combination of top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. Greek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict through their art. The King is a replica of the famous statue “Poseidon of Melos” (2nd cent. B.C.), and the Queen represents the glorious “Athena Promachos” (450 B.C., Acropolis Museum).
A bronze Hellenistic statue has inspired the Bishop and the Knight is a part of the marble facade of Parthenon sculptured by Pheidias. The castle is a reproduction of one of the most admirable Attic stele devoted to young Aristion who died in battle. Finally, the Pawn is a bronze statue of a fully armed warrior in 500 B.C.(SK4)
King Height: 2.55′(6.5 cm) – King Base: 1′(2.5 cm) – Pawns material: Brass and Nickel Plated cast Zinc
Dimensions of board : 33cm x 33cm – Square size: 3.5cm – Material: Brass board over wood(color Blue-Brass)
The wooden case has embedded the board and inside can store the pieces
The theme for this beautiful chess set from Manopoulos is inspired by the Ancient Greek Mythology. The combination of top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. Greek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict through their art. The King is a replica of the famous statue “Poseidon of Melos” (2nd cent. B.C.), and the Queen represents the glorious “Athena Promachos” (450 B.C., Acropolis Museum). A bronze Hellenistic statue has inspired the Bishop and the Knight is a part of the marble facade of Parthenon sculptured by Pheidias. The castle is a reproduction of one of the most admirable Attic stele devoted to young Aristion who died in battle. Finally, the Pawn is a bronze statue of a fully armed warrior in 500 B.C.(SK4) Wooden case details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece. Exterior Material: Brass board over wood(color Blue-Brass) Dimensions of board : 33cm x 33cm Square size: 3.5cm The wooden case has embedded the board and inside can store the pieces Chess pawns details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece. King Height: 2.55′(6.5 cm) King Base: 1′(2.5 cm) Pawns material: Brass and Nickel Plated cast Zinc
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