Manopoulos Greek Mythology Chess selling Set

Product Name: Manopoulos Greek Mythology Chess selling 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 selling 33 cm Squares: 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.