Minoan Period Brass Nickel Chess Set Wooden Case Blue Board

The theme for this beautiful chess set from Manopoulos is based on the Minoan Period(2600 - 1100 BC) - King: Prince of the Lilies: from a relief fresco of the palace of Knossos - Queen: Snake goddess, 1600 b.c. Heraklion Museum,Crete. Goddess of vegetation and fertility, wearing the typical garment of that era, which left the breast uncovered. Bishop: Minotaur: monster with a bull's head and human body - Knight: It is inspired by a decoration of a ceramic vessel of late Minoan period,which was found at Maroni, Cyprus - Castle: A Minoan period pillar,that is to be met at the Palace of Knossos, Crete (1650 b.c) - Pawn: Soldier holding the double axe, religius symbol of the Minoan period. (Heraklino Muaeum, Crete)(SK8) King Height: 2.3" - King Base: 0.875" - Pawns material: Brass and Nickel Plated cast Zinc Dimensions of board : 33cm x 33cm - Square size: 3.5cm - Material: Brass board over wood(color Blue-Brass) The wooden case has embedded the board and inside can store the pieces, Éditeur: Manopoulos