Description
The theme for this beautiful chess set from Manopoulos is inspired by the Ancient Greek Mythology. The combination of top quality & 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.), & 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.(S4B) King Height: 6.5 cm(2.55") - King Base: 2.5 cm(1") - Pawns material: Copper Plated cast Zinc - Faux Blue Oxide on Copper Dimensions of board : 36cm x 36cm - Square size: 3.5cm - Brass board over wood(color Blue oxidized-Brass) Handmade in Greece Greek Mythology Chess Set - Blue&copper With Blue Oxidized Board
