Product code: Manopoulos Greek newest Mythology Chess Set
Inspired by Ancient Greek Mythology. Top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. 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. Approximate measurements: King: Height: 2.55"(6.5 cm) Base: 1"(2.5 cm) Board: 33 cm x 33 cm Squares: newest 3.5 cm Pawns material: Copper Plated cast Zinc - Faux Blue Oxide on Copper. Material: Brass board over wood (color Blue-Brass). Board embedded in wooden case with inside compartments for storing the pieces. Handcrafted in Greece. This set is Preowned in mint condition.
Inspired by Ancient Greek Mythology. Top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. 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. Approximate measurements: King: Height: 2.55"(6.5 cm) Base: 1"(2.5 cm) Board: 33 cm x 33 cm Squares: newest 3.5 cm Pawns material: Copper Plated cast Zinc - Faux Blue Oxide on Copper. Material: Brass board over wood (color Blue-Brass). Board embedded in wooden case with inside compartments for storing the pieces. Handcrafted in Greece. This set is Preowned in mint condition.