Carved Backgammon Sets

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

Swooping eagle backgammon set closed, eagle with raised wings in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, carved chequered grid with punched squares between grape-and-leaf cartouches

Swooping Eagle Backgammon Set with Punched Reverse

$249.00
Artsakh coat of arms backgammon set closed, crowned eagle emblem in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between carved grape-and-leaf cartouches

Artsakh Coat of Arms Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Closed carved backgammon board with a knot disc on a basket-weave ground, eagle and lion scroll panel, carry handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel between two eagle and lion scroll panels on the other face

Eagle, Lion and Knotwork Backgammon Set with Handle

$439.00
Scroll flower backgammon set closed, six-petal flower disc in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid and punched chequered panel between carved grape-and-leaf cartouches

Six-Petal Scroll Flower Armenian Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Eternity sign backgammon set closed, incised whorl in a sunk roundel inside a lattice oval, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, carved chequered grid with punched squares between grape-and-leaf cartouches

Incised Eternity Sign Armenian Backgammon Set with Lattice Oval

$249.00
Scorpion backgammon set standing on edge, scorpion carved in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handle aboveScorpion backgammon set closed, carved roundel with leaf scrolls and leaf-chain border, oval grip at the top

Scorpion Backgammon Set with Handle and Bag

$249.00
Eternity sign backgammon set closed, deep-cut whorl in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, carved chequered grid with punched squares between grape-and-leaf cartouches

Deep-Cut Eternity Sign Armenian Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Tall ship backgammon set closed, three-masted ship on waves in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handleBackgammon set laid flat, sailing ship lid above, inlaid chequered panel with grape cartouches and cut-out grip below

Tall Ship on the Waves Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Diving eagle backgammon set closed, eagle carved wings-wide on a cross-hatched ground with a small star above, carry handleBackgammon board on its reverse, carved and stamped chequered panel between two leaf-and-grape cartouches, carry handle

Diving Eagle Backgammon Set with Handle

$279.00
Fisherman backgammon set propped open, carved boat and reeds scene in an arched cartouche on a lattice ground, carry handleBackgammon board on its reverse, incised flower-stamped chequered panel between carved leaf scrolls, carry handle above

Fisherman in a Boat Backgammon Set with Handle

$259.00
Noravank church backgammon set closed, two-storey church with twin stairs in a rope-rimmed roundel, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between carved grape-and-leaf cartouches

Noravank Church Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Roaring lion backgammon set propped open, lion head roundel between two eight-pointed star roundels, carry handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between leaf-and-grape cartouches, carry handle cut above

Roaring Lion Backgammon Set with Star Roundels and Handle

$259.00
Faceted star backgammon set closed, eight-pointed star in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between carved grape-and-leaf cartouches

Faceted Eight-Point Star Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Russian eagle backgammon set closed, double-headed eagle in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, carved chequered grid with punched squares between grape-and-leaf cartouches

Russian Double-Headed Eagle Backgammon Set with Punched Reverse

$249.00
Eight-petal star backgammon set closed, star of stippled lozenges in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, carved chequered grid with punched squares between grape-and-leaf cartouches

Eight-Petal Star Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
King Tigran backgammon set closed, crowned bust in profile in a rope-rimmed roundel with leaf scrolls, cut-out handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between carved grape-and-leaf cartouches

King Tigran Bust Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Stalking lion backgammon set closed, lion 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

Stalking Lion Backgammon Set with Lobed Cartouche and Handle

$249.00
Closed walnut backgammon board carved with Saint Gayane Church and its arched porch in an oval, grapes and a pomegranateClosed walnut backgammon board showing the chequered panel with flower squares between fan-tailed scrolls

Saint Gayane Church Walnut Backgammon Set with Handle

$399.00
Closed walnut backgammon board carved with the walled Etchmiadzin Cathedral in an oval, grapes and a pomegranate, handleClosed walnut backgammon board showing the chequered panel with flower squares between fan scrolls

Etchmiadzin Cathedral Walnut Backgammon Set with Handle

$399.00
Carved Armenian backgammon set closed, eternity sign in a beaded oval with acanthus scrollwork and a carry handleClosed backgammon board showing the inlaid chequered panel between carved scrollwork on the other face

Eternity Sign and Scrollwork Armenian Backgammon Set with Handle

$539.00
Carved backgammon board closed with a snarling wolf's head in a roundel between acanthus scrolls, carry handleSnarling wolf backgammon set on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two shell-and-scroll cartouches

Snarling Wolf Head Backgammon Set with Handle

$349.00
Hunter and tiger backgammon set propped open, carved roundel between leaf scrolls, rope-and-leaf border, carry handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two leaf-and-grape cartouches, carry handle cut above

Hunter and Tiger Backgammon Set with Handle

$259.00
Map of Georgia backgammon set closed, relief map with Georgian lettering in a rope-rimmed roundel, cut-out handle aboveBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between carved grape-and-leaf cartouches

Carved Map of Georgia Backgammon Set with Handle

$249.00
Carved backgammon board closed, a striding lion over cracked earth between acanthus scrolls, carry handleStriding lion backgammon set turned to show the carved chequered panel with incised stars between scroll cartouches

Striding Lion Backgammon Set with Handle

$369.00
Carved wooden backgammon board closed, two lions face to face round an eight-pointed star, leaf scrolls, carry handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two carved leaf-scroll cartouches, carry handle

Two Lions and Star Backgammon Set with Handle

$319.00
Closed Russian backgammon board with the double-headed eagle in a beaded roundel between two metal emblems and a carry handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel between two cast-metal eagle emblems on the other face

Double-Headed Eagle Russian Backgammon Set with Metal Emblems

$439.00
Ararat Valley Armenian backgammon set closed, Mount Ararat over a valley of poplars carved in relief inside a lobed cartoucheClosed backgammon board from the other side showing the carved central panel between two pinwheel bosses

Luxury Ararat Valley Armenian Backgammon Set with Carved Landscape

$2,189.00
Closed carved backgammon board with a tiger face roundel between two bird and lion scroll panels, carry handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel with knot squares between two bird and lion scroll panels

Tiger Face Backgammon Set with Bird and Lion Scrolls

$409.00
Luxury twin dragons backgammon set standing closed, two winged dragons carved either side of a crested shieldCarved walnut backgammon board closed, the far face with the dragons round a carved panel

Luxury Twin Dragons Backgammon Set Carved in Walnut

$9,379.00
Mher and the Lion Armenian backgammon set closed, the hero astride the lion carved in relief with a carry handle aboveClosed walnut backgammon board from the other side showing the carved central panel between ribbon scrolls

Luxury Mher and the Lion Armenian Backgammon Set in Walnut

$2,189.00
Life on Mars backgammon set closed, two entwined long-necked creatures carved between flaming suns on the walnut lidClosed walnut backgammon board from the other side showing the carved central panel between two flaming suns

Luxury Life on Mars Backgammon Set Carved in Walnut

$2,009.00
Closed Russian backgammon board with the double-headed eagle roundel, basket-weave ground and a bird and lion panel, handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel with knot squares between two bird and lion scroll panels

Russian Double-Headed Eagle Backgammon Set with Handle

$409.00
Carved Armenian backgammon set standing half open, coat of arms in an oval between two metal emblems with a carry handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel between two cast-metal arms emblems on the other face

Armenian Coat of Arms Backgammon Set with Metal Emblems and Handle

$439.00
Temple of Garni backgammon set closed, carved temple, grapes and pears in walnut with a carry handleClosed walnut backgammon board showing the knot-chequered panel between leaf scrolls on the other face

Temple of Garni Armenian Backgammon Set in Walnut with Handle

$469.00
Armenian kings carved backgammon set closed, three crowned rulers in roundels with Tigran the Great at the centreArmenian kings backgammon set closed from the other face, three rulers with Trdat the Great at the centre

Armenian Kings Carved Backgammon Set in Walnut with Carry Handle

$849.00
Closed walnut backgammon board carved with Mount Ararat over Khor Virap monastery, grapes and a pomegranate, carry handleClosed walnut backgammon board showing the chequered panel between leaf scrolls on the other face

Ararat and Khor Virap Walnut Backgammon Set with Handle

$429.00
Walnut Armenian backgammon set closed, coat of arms, monastery before Ararat and King Tigran carved on the lidClosed walnut backgammon board showing the chequered panel between leaf scrolls on the other face

Coat of Arms, Ararat and King Tigran Armenian Backgammon Set

$499.00
Knot flower Armenian backgammon set closed, interlaced flower roundel between bronze discs on the lattice lidCarved backgammon set closed on its cross face, interlaced cross roundel between bronze filigree discs on lattice

Knot Flower and Interlaced Cross Armenian Backgammon Set with Handle

$599.00
Lion and wolf carved backgammon set closed, roaring lion roundel with cast bronze lion heads on the flanks and carry handleCarved backgammon set closed on its wolf face, snarling wolf roundel between bronze lion-head discs on the lattice ground

Lion and Wolf Carved Backgammon Set with Carry Handle

$599.00
Carved backgammon board closed with two pale elephants and a calf in an arched panel between acanthus scrolls, carry handleElephant family backgammon set on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two shell-and-scroll cartouches

Three Elephants Backgammon Set with Handle

$349.00
Closed Armenian backgammon board with an interlaced leaf cross in a beaded roundel between two metal discs and a carry handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel between two cast-metal discs on the other face

Interlaced Leaf Cross and Metal Discs Armenian Backgammon Set

$439.00
Closed Russian backgammon board carved with a cathedral, the double-headed eagle and Saint Basil's in three frames, handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel with flower squares between leaf scrolls on the other face

Landmarks of Russia Backgammon Set with Handle

$409.00
Fan ornament backgammon set standing half open with the carved fronds, scrolls and fluted disc on the walnut lidClosed walnut backgammon board at an angle showing half the fluted disc ringed by carved leaf fronds

Luxury Fan Ornament Backgammon Set Carved in Walnut

$2,819.00
Carved backgammon board standing on its open base, eagle head roundel between two eight-pointed stars, carry handleClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel with flower squares between leaf scrolls on the other face

Eagle Head and Eight-Pointed Stars Backgammon Set with Handle

$409.00
Carved wooden backgammon board propped open, a prowling lion across the lid with an eight-pointed star, carry handleProwling lion backgammon set closed, lion in relief between bare trees on a cross-hatched ground, carry handle

Prowling Lion Backgammon Set with Handle

$319.00
Carved Armenian backgammon board propped open with sun rays behind Ararat above Khor Virap in an arched frame, handleArarat sunrise backgammon set closed on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two acanthus scroll cartouches

Ararat Sunrise over Khor Virap Backgammon Set with Handle

$359.00
Carved wooden backgammon set standing half open, faceted eight-pointed star between two metal stars with a carry handleClosed carved backgammon board with the eight-pointed star in a beaded roundel, metal stars and lattice ground

Eight-Pointed Star and Metal Stars Backgammon Set with Handle

$439.00
Carved backgammon board propped open with a pale stag, doe and fawn in an arched panel between acanthus scrolls, carry handleDeer family backgammon set on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two shell-and-scroll cartouches

Stag, Doe and Fawn Backgammon Set with Handle

$349.00

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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