Description: MANOPOULOS GREEK MYTHOLOGY CHESS SET The combination of top quality and 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.), 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.(S4C) Chess Board Details:Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Exterior Material: Brass board over wood(color Brown-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 and Copper Plated cast ZincKing Height: 2.55"(6.5 cm) - King Base: 1"(2.5 cm)*************************
Price: 239.2 USD
Location: Athens, Greece
End Time: 2023-11-02T21:42:28.000Z
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
