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MANOPOULOS GREEK MYTHOLOGY CHESS SET The combination of top quality & good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. The theme for this beautiful chess set is inspired by the Ancient Greek Mythology. Greek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict through their art. The theme for this beautiful chess set is inspired by the Ancient Greek Mythology. 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.), & the Queen represents the glorious "Athena Promachos" (450 B.C., Acropolis Museum). A bronze Hellenistic statue has inspired the Bishop & 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.(S4C) Chess Board Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Exterior Material: Brass board over wood(color Blue oxidized-Brass) Dimensions of board : 36 cm x 36 cm(14.1 inches x 14.1 inches) - Square size: 3.5 cm(1.37 inches) Chess pawns details: Pawns Material: Brass & Copper Plated cast Zinc King Height: 2.55"(6.5 cm) - King Base: 1"(2.5 cm) Greek Mythology Chess Set Brass Copper Pawns - Blue Oxidized Chess Board
