Manopoulos Knights Chess Set - Brass & Nickel - Green Chess Board (2 Players, Age 12+)

The theme for this beautiful chess set from Manopoulos is based on the Renaissance period. The combination of top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. The figures are created according to the evolution of the Knight to a noble, elegant guardian and protector, during the renaissance period. In order to become a knight, one had to be trained in hunting and traveling and familiarize themselves with horses and warfare. At the age of 20 they were knighted at a special ceremony during which they were given their swords and had to swear to use them only for sacred and fair purposes.(S12) Board details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece. Exterior Material: Brass board over wood(color Green-Brass) Dimensions of board : 44cm x 44cm Square size: 4.4cm Chess pawns details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece. King Height: 3.5"(9cm) King Base: 1.3"(3.3cm) Pawns material: Brass and Nickel Plated cast Zinc

• The theme for this beautiful chess set from Manopoulos is based on the Renaissance period. The combination of top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products.
• The figures are created according to the evolution of the Knight to a noble, elegant guardian and protector, during the renaissance period. In order to become a knight, one had to be trained in hunting and traveling and familiarize themselves with horses and warfare. At the age of 20 they were knighted at a special ceremony during which they were given their swords and had to swear to use them only for sacred and fair purposes.(S12)
• King Height: 3.5"(9cm) - King Base: 1.3"(3.3cm) - Pawns material: Brass and Nickel Plated cast Zinc
• Dimensions of board : 44cm x 44cm - Square size: 4.4cm - Material: Brass board over wood(color Green-Brass)
• Handmade in Greece