If I were a rich man, ... surely I would buy this chess game. It is a pure pleasure for the eye and handling each and every piece of the game would bring me closer to Alexander at his Battle of Issus!
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The Battle of Issus Chess Set
It's a unique piece and is wonderful, it would be a dream to have it... even less valuable workmanship and material to make it more affordable to many but is wonderful!
The ancient Battle of Issus is the subject of the
set and an apt reference to the military-like strategy of the game. What was
one of the most important battles of the ancient world is beautifully retold
here through pieces representing gods and goddesses, ancient structures, and
creatures of both Greek and Persian origin. Alexander the Great and King Darius
III take their places on the board as kings. At Alexander's side is Queen
Athena, the Greek goddess of war and wisdom, while the winged Persian god of
war stands as Darius' queen piece. Warships sailing over waves and massive
elephants covered in elaborate trappings take the place of bishops, while the
castles have been transformed into the columned temples of ancient
Not a single detail has been overlooked, from the laces of the soldiers' boots to the tiny feathered arrows in their quivers. Yet, even the spectacular aesthetic design of the pieces is surpassed by their mechanical complexity. Each figure stands on a solid pink rhodonite or green malachite base that, when twisted, triggers a different movement in each individual piece. Through this simple movement, the ships row their oars, Alexander lowers his sword, archers tense their bows and horses shake their manes — the extraordinary pieces, so rich in appearance, truly come alive.
The chess table is as remarkable as the chess pieces. The squares of the board are crafted of pink rhodonite and green malachite to match the bases of each piece and can be removed for storage when not in use. The sides of the board are formed from pure silver, sculpted in high relief to depict battle scenes that mimic the motifs in the game pieces. Archers, horsemen, chariots and elephants all engage in endless combat that heightens the drama of the game board.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: At M.S. Rau, we are so confident that our antiques are some of the finest in the world, that we back each piece we sell with a 125% guarantee. $1,985,000 – Item No. 31-1086
For $1,985,000 i demand a Macedon soldier historically accurate,not a Greek warrior from VII century BC.
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