Carved Backgammon Sets

Every point and every border cut into the wood by hand.

Armenian travel backgammon set closed, Ararat's peaks with a poplar and vineyard furrows in a rope-rimmed oval, handleTravel backgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved fan shells, grip cut above

Mount Ararat Armenian Travel Backgammon Set with Handle

$129.00
Travel backgammon set standing on its hinge, faceted eight-pointed star in a roundel inside a lattice oval, cut-out handleTravel backgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved fan shells, grip cut above

Eight-Pointed Star Travel Backgammon Set with Lattice Oval

$159.00
Armenian travel backgammon set closed, Etchmiadzin Cathedral in a leaf-chain oval with leaf sprays, cut-out handleTravel backgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel between carved leaf brackets, grip above

Etchmiadzin Cathedral Armenian Travel Backgammon Set with Handle

$169.00
Armenian travel backgammon set closed, Saint Hripsime Church in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays, cut-out handleTravel backgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel between carved leaf brackets, grip above

Saint Hripsime Church Armenian Travel Backgammon Set with Handle

$169.00
Russian travel backgammon set closed, double-headed eagle in a roundel inside a diamond-lattice oval, cut-out handleTravel backgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved fan shells, grip cut above

Russian Coat of Arms Travel Backgammon Set with Lattice Oval

$179.00
Scorpion backgammon set closed, scorpion with arched tail in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, chequered panel with stamped florets between two stippled scroll brackets

Striking Scorpion Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$189.00
Russian backgammon set closed, double-headed eagle coat of arms in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays, cut-out handleRussian backgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two stippled scroll brackets

Russian Coat of Arms Backgammon Set with Handle and Maps Inside

$189.00
Armenian backgammon set standing on its hinge, Holy Saviour church over GYUMRI lettering in a leaf-chain roundelArmenian backgammon set laid flat, Gyumri church lid above and the inlaid chequered panel with acanthus brackets below

Gyumri Holy Saviour Church Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$209.00
Armenian backgammon set standing on its hinge, David of Sassoun on a rearing horse in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf spraysArmenian backgammon set laid flat, David of Sassoun lid above and the inlaid chequered panel with acanthus brackets below

David of Sassoun Rearing Horse Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$209.00
Armenian backgammon set standing on its hinge, Hayk Nahapet drawing his bow in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf spraysArmenian backgammon set laid flat, Hayk archer lid above and the inlaid chequered panel with acanthus brackets below

Hayk Nahapet Archer Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$209.00
Armenian backgammon set standing on its hinge, ARMENIA in pale capitals under Ararat, a monastery, grapes and a pomegranateArmenian backgammon set laid flat, ARMENIA and Ararat lid above, chequered panel with grape cluster and pomegranate below

ARMENIA and Ararat Backgammon Set with Grapes and Pomegranate

$209.00
Lion backgammon set closed, pale natural-wood lion striding in a leaf-chain roundel with dark acanthus scrolls, wavy lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel between carved acanthus leaf scrolls

Pale Striding Lion Backgammon Set with Acanthus Scrolls

$229.00
Wooden backgammon set closed, leaping horse in a rope-rimmed oval inside a diamond-lattice oval, cut-out handle, wavy lidBackgammon board on its reverse, incised chequered panel with stamped dots between two stippled scroll brackets

Leaping Horse Backgammon Set with Lattice Oval and Handle

$229.00
Spider backgammon set closed, spider on an incised web in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two stippled scroll brackets

Spider on Its Web Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$239.00
Armenian backgammon set closed, carved interlace roundel and fleur-tipped scroll brackets in the corners of the lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel with carved scroll brackets in the corners

Carved Interlace Roundel Armenian Backgammon Set with Corner Scrolls

$239.00
Horse backgammon set closed, galloping horse in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged carved lidBackgammon board on its reverse, chequered panel with stamped florets between two stippled scroll brackets

Galloping Horse Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Ship backgammon set closed, three-masted ship under full sail in a roundel with acanthus leaf scrolls on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel between carved acanthus leaf scrolls

Tall Ship and Anchors Backgammon Set with Acanthus Scrolls

$249.00
Tiger backgammon set closed, snarling tiger's head in profile in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two stippled scroll brackets

Snarling Tiger Head Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Bull backgammon set closed, walking bull in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged carved lidBackgammon board on its reverse, chequered panel with stamped florets between two stippled scroll brackets

Walking Bull Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Armenian backgammon set closed, eight-bladed eternity sign in a pale-wood disc with pale corner scrolls on a dark lidClose-up of the eternity sign, eight pale curved blades round a hub with dark grooves between them and a dark ring

Pale Eternity Sign Armenian Backgammon Set with Corner Scrolls

$249.00
Leopard head backgammon set standing on its hinge, spotted cat in a leaf-chain oval with grape clusters and leaf scrollsBackgammon set laid flat, leopard head lid above and the inlaid chequered panel with grape cartouches below

Leopard Head Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Map of Russia backgammon set standing on its hinge, raised map in a leaf-chain roundel with grape clusters and leaf scrollsRussian backgammon set laid flat, map of Russia lid above and the inlaid chequered panel with grape cartouches below

Carved Map of Russia Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Stag backgammon set standing on its hinge, stag in a leaf-chain oval with grape clusters and leaf scrolls on the lidBackgammon set laid flat, standing stag lid above and the inlaid chequered panel with grape cartouches below

Standing Stag and Grape Scrolls Backgammon Set

$249.00
Roaring lion backgammon set closed, lion in profile in a leaf-chain roundel inside a diamond-lattice oval, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel with stamped florets set in a diamond-lattice oval, grip cut above

Roaring Lion and Lattice Oval Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Lion head backgammon set standing on its hinge, leaf-chain roundel, grapes and leaf scrolls on the lid, cut-out handleCarved wooden backgammon set closed, lion's head in deep relief in a leaf-chain roundel, grape clusters on a hatched ground

Lion Head and Grape Clusters Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
ARMENIA backgammon set closed, pale-wood lettering under Ararat's snow peaks and poplars in a leaf-chain oval, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between carved grape-and-leaf cartouches

ARMENIA Lettering and Ararat Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Khor Virap backgammon set closed, monastery on its hill under pale-wood Ararat peaks with vineyard furrows, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid and punched chequered panel between tall stippled scroll brackets, grip above

Khor Virap and Vineyard Rows Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Hayastan backgammon set closed, raised Armenian lettering under pale-wood Ararat peaks in a leaf-chain oval, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid and punched chequered panel between tall stippled scroll brackets, grip above

Hayastan Lettering and Ararat Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Walking bear backgammon set closed, bear in a rope-rimmed lobed cartouche with leaf scrolls, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, carved chequered grid with punched squares between grape-and-leaf cartouches

Walking Bear Backgammon Set with Lobed Cartouche and Handle

$249.00
Georgian coat of arms backgammon set standing on edge, lions and crowned shield in a rope-rimmed roundel, cut-out handleGeorgian coat of arms backgammon set closed, full arms carved in a roundel with leaf scrolls and rope border

Georgian Coat of Arms and Motto Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Garni Temple travel backgammon set closed, colonnaded temple carved in a rope-rimmed roundel, cut-out handle aboveTravel backgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between scrolled leaf cartouches, grip above

Garni Temple Travel Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Ararat backgammon set closed, twin peaks in pale wood with poplars, rayed sky and furrowed fields in a leaf-chain ovalBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between scrolled leaf cartouches, cut-out grip

Ararat and Poplars Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Ararat and Khor Virap backgammon set closed, carved monastery on a hill before twin peaks with pale wood snow, wavy edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid flower-stamped chequered panel between two fan-shaped scrolled brackets

Ararat and Khor Virap Backgammon Set with Carved Landscape

$259.00
Eagle head backgammon set closed, carved eagle in profile in a rope-rimmed roundel between two lattice-filled ovalsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid flower-stamped chequered panel between two rope-rimmed lattice ovals

Eagle Head Backgammon Set with Lattice Ovals

$259.00
Swooping eagle backgammon set closed, carved spread-wing eagle in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrolls, wavy edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, incised flower-stamped chequered panel between two fan-shaped scrolled brackets

Swooping Eagle Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Armenian plaited knot backgammon set closed, carved interlace disc in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Armenian Plaited Knot Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Noravank Monastery backgammon set closed, carved church with facade stairs in a roundel among leaf-and-grape scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape scrolls

Noravank Monastery Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Garni Temple backgammon set closed, carved columned temple in a rope-rimmed roundel among leaf-and-grape scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape scrolls

Garni Temple Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Mount Ararat backgammon set closed, twin peaks in pale wood over a walled hilltop monastery and a road in perspectiveBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two fan-shaped scrolled brackets

Mount Ararat Backgammon Set with Walled Monastery View

$259.00
Armenian knotwork backgammon set 50 cm standing on edge, carved interlace roundel between leaf scrolls, straight edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Armenian Knotwork Backgammon Set 50 cm with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Tatev Monastery backgammon set standing on edge, carved domed church in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Tatev Monastery Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Vahanavank Monastery backgammon set standing on edge, carved church in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Vahanavank Monastery Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Six-arm leaf star backgammon set standing on edge, carved star roundel between leaf scrolls, rope border, wavy edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Six-Arm Leaf Star Backgammon Set with Scrolls

$259.00
Armenian eternity sign backgammon set standing on edge, carved arevakhach roundel between leaf scrolls, rope borderArevakhach backgammon set laid flat, carved eternity sign lid above, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel below

Armenian Eternity Sign Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Prowling lion backgammon set standing on edge, carved lion in a rope-rimmed lobed cartouche between leaf scrollsLion backgammon set laid flat, carved prowling lion lid above, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel below

Prowling Lion Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Roaring bear backgammon set standing on edge, carved bear head roundel between leaf scrolls, straight edgeBear backgammon set laid flat, carved roaring bear head lid above, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel below

Roaring Bear Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Striding lion backgammon set standing on edge, carved roaring lion roundel between leaf scrolls, straight edgeLion backgammon set laid flat, carved striding lion lid above, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel below

Striding Lion Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Leaf star backgammon set standing on edge, carved eight-arm star roundel between leaf scrolls, straight edgeLeaf star backgammon set laid flat, carved star lid above, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel below

Leaf Star Backgammon Set with Scrolls and Rope Border

$259.00

About this collection

Every point and every border cut into the wood by hand. It is slow work, and the small differences between one board and the next are exactly the point.

See also Armenian nardi, walnut boards and all backgammon sets.

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