{"product_id":"georgian-coat-of-arms-beechwood-backgammon-board","title":"Georgian Backgammon Set - Coat of Arms and Guardian Lions","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeorgian Backgammon Set - Coat of Arms and Guardian Lions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two lions on this board are rampant — up on their hind legs, which in heraldry has never meant resting. They stand either side of Saint George's shield with the crown above, all carved by hand in pale relief at the centre of this handmade Georgian backgammon set, and around the whole arrangement the carver has run a wreath of grapevines heavy with fruit. Two animals holding something up, and a harvest growing around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a good image to sit across from. A rampant lion is not guarding out of habit; it is mid-effort, holding a position it could drop at any moment and choosing not to. Open the clasps, let the bronze hinges swing back, and the full 23.6\" \/ 60 cm playing field asks exactly the same of you for the next hour or two. Carry this hand-carved wooden backgammon board in by its cut-out handle and set it down between two people who both intend to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges, clasps and a cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of dice and a carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded: 30 x 60 cm \/ 11.8 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen playing field: 60 x 60 cm \/ 23.6 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg \/ 11 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: solid beech, with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe coat of arms of Georgia carved by hand — shield, crown and two rampant lions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full wreath of carved grapevines and clusters around it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds shut on bronze hinges and travels by its own cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handmade Georgian backgammon board with the country's guardians on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Stands Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the friend who keeps the flag, pours the wine and takes the game seriously — usually in that order, and usually all in one evening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CanarianCanary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098191782208,"sku":"103868","price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/5551\/9552\/files\/1747384698504.jpg?v=1788438493","url":"https:\/\/canariancanary.com\/products\/georgian-coat-of-arms-beechwood-backgammon-board","provider":"CanarianCanary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}