Cycladic metal pieces | Blue Ash Burl Board | Small

Cycladic civilization is the most ancient in Europe and it flourished in the Aegean Sea during the 3rd millennium B.C. Their marble art was highly stylized representations of the human form with minimal geometric lines which gives them a striking resemblance to today’s modern art.

The King represents a strong male figure with minimal broad shoulders whereas the idol of Queen is devoted to the most significant period in a woman’s life, pregnancy. The Bishop figure has indicative lines with hands under chest and legs together. The Knight is a horse from the war of Troy, found on the bas-relief decoration of a vase in Mykonos Island. The Castle is a replica of the massive 2500-year old marble temple entrance, which is still the landmark of Naxos Island. Finally, the Pawn is the head of the most known marble idol of this period.

King height: 85mm, base 29mm
Pawn height: 45mm, base 29mm

Imported from Spain, this veneered chess board is made from Blue Ash Burl and Bird's Eye Maple with a Blue Ash frame and a high gloss finish. This unique combination is eye-catching and will not fail to impress.

The blue stained Ash Burl creates a mix of various blue colours and beautifully accentuates the character of the wood grain. The high gloss polyurethane finish further enhances the elegance and beauty of the wood by creating a glass-like appearance. A triple inlay (white-black-white) pinstripe around the playing area along with an extra-wide frame, adds elegance to the already spectacular chess board. Made from the finest veneer available, the precise inlay work by the craftsmen of Rechapados Ferrer is simply stunning

Board Specifications:
Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm
Square Size: 40mm