![]() The chess game is a classic game of strategy and tactics that has been played for centuries, and it was very popular during the Dark Ages. King Arthur Knights W/ Dragon Fantasy Medieval Times Chess Set 17' Castle Board. The board measures 17 x 17 inches, and the pieces are approximately 3.75 inches tall. King Arthur KNIGHTS DRAGON Medieval Times Chess Set W 17' Mosaic Color Board. Packaging: Packaged in a paperboard box with flip-top opening and glossy finish, imprinted with the Manopoulos logo. Our Medieval Knight Chess Set includes a glass board, and the pieces are made from cold cast resin and hand painted. * The products must not come in contact with chemicals. Using traditional art techniques and exquisite craftsmanship, each game is the result of gifted sculptors, designers, and talented craftsmen working together to create unique pieces of art for your home and enjoyment. Traditional craftsmanship and flawless manufacturing techniques, handed down from generation to generation are reflected in each backgammon and chess set they design, carrying on the Manopoulos’ legacy through uncompromising demands of style, materials, and workmanship. Manopoulos has been creating premium quality board games since 1972. William of Wenden in Essex was playing chess with Robert son of Bernard, also of Essex, a knight, at Robert's house. 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. In order to become a knight, one had to be trained in hunting and travelling and familiarize themselves with horses and warfare. The figures are created according to the evolution of the Knight to a noble, elegant guardian and protector, during the renaissance period. Our Medieval Knight Chess Set includes a glass board, and the pieces are made from cold cast resin and hand painted. With their own code of honor, knighthood ‘s ideals of virtue were immortalized in history through Renaissance literature and romance. Through Europe they were named Knights, Sirs, Musketeers or Guardians and were portrayed as the ideal men. Renaissance had its undoubted protagonists: Knights have been evolved from the iron-masked soldiers of the Middle Ages to the idolized heroes of higher nobility. Each chess set showcases aspects of Greek civilization and European history, from playing pieces which draw on notable historical and mythical figures and famous works of art, to themes taken straight from the history and mythology of Greece, Manopoulos Chess sets are sure to inspire. ![]() Sharing deep cultural value and timeless design, Manopoulos Chess sets are created through the skills of gifted sculptors, designers, and craftsmen.
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