Manopoulos Archers Chess Set 28x28cm With Chess Pieces And Board

Archery was a highly sought-after and valued skill on and off the battlefield. In addition to hunting, archers were legendary defenders of city walls and those who provided covering fire during battle. The twin gods Apollo and Artemis were masters of archery and patrons of archers. One of the most famous archers was Philocetes, who carried the mythical bow of Hercules.

The period is characterized by fierce local and international wars. Their cruelty is symbolized by the aggressiveness of the archer (footman) and the Knight (horse). The posture of the King and Queen shows their unquestioned leadership. The Bishop reveals his caution about the upcoming battle.xa0Finally, the castle reproduces the column - the main symbol of the architectural style of that period.

• Included: chessboard 28x28 cm, 32 chess pieces, wooden case with storage, Manopoulos gift box.
• Chessboard:xa0Brass
• Chess: Zinc Alloy 5,xa0silver and gold colors.
• Wooden case:xa0Laminated wood
• King height: 5.4 cm
• Weight: 3.705 kg (approx.).
• New. Made in Greece.
• 100% authentic, original 'Manopoulos' product.