Luxury Armenian Kings Chess Set with Carved Figural Pieces — Handmade in Armenia
Crowned kings, a horseman, an archer and heavy bunches of grapes are carved round the frame of this luxury Armenian chess set, with a fortress cartouche lettered in Armenian at each end and the map of Armenia inside. 23.6 × 23.6 in (60 × 60 cm) open, handmade in Armenia from beech, with 32 figural carved pieces and a bag.
This is the wooden chess set that tells a story on every side. The figures are cut in deep relief on a stippled ground — a king in profile under his crown, a rider at full gallop, an archer drawing his bow, vine leaves and grapes between them — and the coordinates are carved beside the inlaid squares. The 32 pieces are carved as figures too: bearded kings, helmeted pawns, horse-head knights, one army pale and the other dark.
Open it and the inside is carved as a backgammon field, with the Republic of Armenia and its provinces inlaid in one half and a second, larger map lettered "Armenia from sea to sea" in the other. The set ships with the chess pieces only; add checkers and dice for the second game.
Specifications
- Open size: 23.6 × 23.6 in (60 × 60 cm)
- Material: beech wood, dark-stained, with inlaid pale and brown squares
- Carving: crowned kings, horseman, archer, grape bunches and vine leaves in deep relief on a stippled ground, fortress cartouche with Armenian lettering at each end, carved coordinates; backgammon field with two inlaid maps of Armenia inside
- Pieces: 32 figural carved wooden chess pieces with faces, crowns and helmets, 16 pale and 16 dark
- Folded size: 11.8 × 23.6 in (30 × 60 cm)
- Hardware: bronze hinges and clasps
- Craftsmanship: handmade in Armenia
What's Included
- Folding carved beech chess board
- 32 figural carved wooden chess pieces, 16 pale and 16 dark
- Carrying bag
Why You'll Love It
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A frame full of figures: kings, a horseman, an archer and the harvest, all cut in relief round the board.
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Armenia inside the lid: two maps inlaid in pale wood and lettered in Armenian, on a carved backgammon field.
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Pieces with faces: 32 carved figures — crowns, helmets, horse heads — not turned shapes.
Good to Know Before You Buy
Is the carving real? Yes. Every figure on the frame — the kings, the rider, the archer, the grapes — is cut into the beech in relief with the ground stippled by hand; the lettering is carved, the maps inside are inlaid pale wood, and the pieces are carved from wood. Nothing is printed or moulded.
Are backgammon checkers included? No — the set comes with the 32 chess pieces. The inside is a carved backgammon field with the maps; add your own checkers and dice for a second game.
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? Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed.
