Eagle Head Backgammon Set with Lattice Ovals — Handmade in Armenia
Hooked beak, sharp eye and layered neck feathers: an eagle's head in profile fills the roundel of this carved backgammon set, in relief on a stippled ground inside a rope rim, a large rope-rimmed oval of diamond lattice either side and a rope border round the wavy-edged lid. 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ open, handmade in Armenia.
The same two lattice ovals frame the reverse, where a chequered panel of pale inlaid squares — each stamped with a small flower — alternates with the dark ground.
Open, an eight-petal flower incised in a ring marks the centre of each half, drop-shaped points run above and below, the bar edges are scalloped and a checker trough is cut along each outer rail. Two plain brass-toned hinges, no cut-out grip.
Specifications
- Size open: 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″
- Size folded: 60 × 30 cm / 23.6″ × 11.8″
- Material: beech wood, dark brown stain with pale wood inlay in the chequered panel, brass-toned hinges
- Carving: an eagle's head in profile in a rope-rimmed roundel on a stippled ground, a rope-rimmed oval of diamond lattice either side, rope border on a wavy-edged lid; lattice ovals flanking an inlaid flower-stamped chequered panel on the other face
- Checkers: 32 wooden checkers; two dice
- Inside: incised drop-shaped points, scalloped bar edges and an incised eight-petal flower in a ring in each half; checker trough along each outer rail
- Hardware: two plain brass-toned hinges on the spine
- Craftsmanship: handmade in Armenia
What's Included
- Folding beech backgammon board
- 32 wooden checkers
- Two dice
- Carrying bag
Why You'll Love It
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A portrait, not a pose: the head alone, in profile, with the beak and eye cut sharp — the calmest of the eagle boards.
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Lattice instead of leaves: the two flanking ovals are filled with a cut diamond lattice, a cleaner frame than the usual scrolls.
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Flowers on the back: each pale square of the chequered reverse carries a small stamped flower.
Good to Know Before You Buy
Is the whole eagle carved? No — the head and neck only, in profile, filling the roundel. The board closes on two plain hinges with no clasps and comes with checkers, a dice set and a carrying bag.
What about shipping and returns? Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.
How do I look after it? Brush the feathers, the lattice and the stippled ground with a soft dry brush and wipe the flat faces with a dry cloth. Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat; store it closed with the checkers inside.
Also known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.
