Greek Mythology Chess Pieces
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Made in Greece by famous traditional game manufacturers, Manopoulos. This is a gorgeous set of blue and bronzed metal chess pieces inspired by Greek Mythology.
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 and the Pawn is a bronze statue of a fully armed warrior in 500 B.C.
Brand
manopoulos
Origin
greece
Size
6.5cm
Weight
1.4kg