Cycladic metal pieces | Black Poplar board | large
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
Combine with the handmade wooden chess board from a blend of rich, black-dyed Poplar and Sycamore veneers, complemented by a Walnut border. Imported from Rechapados Ferrer, Spain.
Board Specifications:
Dimensions: 50cm x 50cm
Square Size: 50mm
Board Height: 13mm
Height of the King: 85mm, base 24mm
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