Chess set - alabaster
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A single blue alabaster chessboard from Italy, dating to 1960–1970, 25 x 25 cm with a height of 3 cm, in very good condition after restoration.
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Discovery of this small chessboard in blue alabaster, originating from Italy.
An incredible restoration has been carried out, as at the moment of discovery the chessboard was broken in several places and pieces.
There was a major recovery effort, and now the surface appears hyper-transparent and protects the chessboard, giving the object a sense of depth, also because its small size of 25 cm per side makes it almost a rarity.
In the photos you can see the scars of the chessboard, as an attempt was made to restore it with the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which repairs a broken object in an effort to increase its preciousness.
Finally the support area was finished with natural linen fabric, adding another touch of originality.
In the photos there are small defects of the pieces due to time.
Size 25 x 25 cm
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Seller's Story
Cose Senza Tempo is a piccola gallery d'arte and di oggetti of contemporary design and vintage. La nostra curiosità ci porta a scoprire semper oggetti unici dal sapore antico. It is important to know that there is a possibility of the identity of the eyes of the person.
Translated by Google TranslateDiscovery of this small chessboard in blue alabaster, originating from Italy.
An incredible restoration has been carried out, as at the moment of discovery the chessboard was broken in several places and pieces.
There was a major recovery effort, and now the surface appears hyper-transparent and protects the chessboard, giving the object a sense of depth, also because its small size of 25 cm per side makes it almost a rarity.
In the photos you can see the scars of the chessboard, as an attempt was made to restore it with the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which repairs a broken object in an effort to increase its preciousness.
Finally the support area was finished with natural linen fabric, adding another touch of originality.
In the photos there are small defects of the pieces due to time.
Size 25 x 25 cm
Tracked and insured shipment
Seller's Story
Cose Senza Tempo is a piccola gallery d'arte and di oggetti of contemporary design and vintage. La nostra curiosità ci porta a scoprire semper oggetti unici dal sapore antico. It is important to know that there is a possibility of the identity of the eyes of the person.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
alabaster
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Very good
Height
3 cm
Width
25 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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