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Imperial Luxury Chess
Greek Chess
Toledo Damascene
Wood board 24.5 x 22.5 x 6 cm.
Playing area 15 x 14 cm approx.
King measures 4.5 cm and weighs 8 g.
The damascene chess is related to the art of Toledo damascene.
Toledo Damascene: It is an artisanal work originating from Toledo, Spain, which consists of inlaying to create decorative figures and drawings. The pieces of this chess, made in Toledo, reflect this artisanal tradition, famous worldwide for the skill of its craftsmen.
One of the corners has a small defect in the wood as seen in the photographs.

Ajedrez Lujo Imperial
Ajedrez Griego 
Damasquinado de Toledo 
Tablero de madera 24,5x22,5x6 cm.
Area de juego 15x14cm. aprox. 
Rey mide 4,5cm. y pesa 8gr.
El ajedrez damasquinado está relacionado con el arte del damasquinado de Toledo. 
Damasquinado de Toledo: Es un trabajo artesanal originario de Toledo, España, que consiste en la incrustación creando figuras y dibujos decorativos. Las piezas de este ajedrez, elaboradas en Toledo, reflejan esta tradición artesanal, famosa mundialmente por la habilidad de sus artesanos.
Una de las esquina tiene pequeño desperfecion en la madera como se ven en las fotografías. 

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Chess set - Griego Damasquinado De Toledo - Metal

Spain - 1970-1980 - Good

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Metal chess set with Greek damascening from Toledo, Spain, dating to 1970–1980, on a wooden board measuring 24.5 by 22.5 cm.

Chess set - Griego Damasquinado De Toledo - Metal

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Metal chess set with Greek damascening from Toledo, Spain, dating to 1970–1980, on a wooden board measuring 24.5 by 22.5 cm.

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