Chess set - Imperio Romano - Bronze, Wood
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Roman Empire Chessboard "TARRACO"
This is an exceptional chess set, very original and a small tribute to the magnificent history of the Roman Empire. That said:
The pieces are reproductions in gilded and silvered bronze of the archaeological finds discovered in the Imperial Roman province of "TARRACO", present-day Tarragona (Spain). I have inserted photographs of the archaeological finds so you can compare the reproduced chess pieces with the originals. When you see the photographs you will realize how exceptional this chess set is due to the enormous fidelity of the pieces’ reproduction compared to the originals.
Pawns: "Commonly known as the 'Negret' (Little Black One). Bronze sculpture representing a young slave of Ethiopian race, holding a tray on which lamps and tools to light them would be placed." Currently at the Tarragona Archaeological Museum.
Rook: "The Tower of the Scipios is one of the elements of the 'Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco', declared UNESCO World Heritage. It is a funerary tower."
Bishop: "Aequipodium or counterweight of a ‘Roman’ balance scale made of bronze filled with lead, discovered in the port area of Tárraco. With an exceptional weight of 38 kg, this counterweight is, to date, the largest known in the Roman world. It would belong to a statera or beam balance — today called Roman scales — capable of weighing enormous loads of up to 1500 kg or more. The represented deity could be Aequitas, the Goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Currently in the Tarragona Archaeological Museum."
Queen: "Female torso." Discovered at the Roman theater of "TARRACO". Currently in the Tarragona Archaeological Museum.
King: "Male torso with military attire." Discovered at the Roman theater of "Tarraco". Currently in the city’s Archaeological Museum.
The pawn measures 6 cm in height and the king 7 cm. The wooden chessboard container measures 8 cm tall and 47 cm on each side.
The whole set is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, practically new.
It will be shipped in appropriate packaging to protect it during transport. With tracking number.
Roman Empire Chessboard "TARRACO"
This is an exceptional chess set, very original and a small tribute to the magnificent history of the Roman Empire. That said:
The pieces are reproductions in gilded and silvered bronze of the archaeological finds discovered in the Imperial Roman province of "TARRACO", present-day Tarragona (Spain). I have inserted photographs of the archaeological finds so you can compare the reproduced chess pieces with the originals. When you see the photographs you will realize how exceptional this chess set is due to the enormous fidelity of the pieces’ reproduction compared to the originals.
Pawns: "Commonly known as the 'Negret' (Little Black One). Bronze sculpture representing a young slave of Ethiopian race, holding a tray on which lamps and tools to light them would be placed." Currently at the Tarragona Archaeological Museum.
Rook: "The Tower of the Scipios is one of the elements of the 'Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco', declared UNESCO World Heritage. It is a funerary tower."
Bishop: "Aequipodium or counterweight of a ‘Roman’ balance scale made of bronze filled with lead, discovered in the port area of Tárraco. With an exceptional weight of 38 kg, this counterweight is, to date, the largest known in the Roman world. It would belong to a statera or beam balance — today called Roman scales — capable of weighing enormous loads of up to 1500 kg or more. The represented deity could be Aequitas, the Goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Currently in the Tarragona Archaeological Museum."
Queen: "Female torso." Discovered at the Roman theater of "TARRACO". Currently in the Tarragona Archaeological Museum.
King: "Male torso with military attire." Discovered at the Roman theater of "Tarraco". Currently in the city’s Archaeological Museum.
The pawn measures 6 cm in height and the king 7 cm. The wooden chessboard container measures 8 cm tall and 47 cm on each side.
The whole set is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, practically new.
It will be shipped in appropriate packaging to protect it during transport. With tracking number.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
1
Material
Bronze, Wood
Model/ Name
Imperio Romano
Country of Origin
Spain
Condition
Mint
Height
7 cm
Width
47 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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