Chess set - natural stone

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Handmade chessboard and pieces made of natural stone from Mexico, dating to 1990–2000, measuring 27 × 27 cm and 1.5 cm high, weighing just over 2.6 kg with king pieces about 6.5 cm tall and total pieces around 700 g, with the board featuring Aztec calendar glyphs and a central image of the Aztec sun god Tonatiuh; the object is in good condition with minor corner chip and one pawn glued.

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Striking chess set made of natural stone, originating from Mexico.

The chessboard and the accompanying pieces are handmade and crafted from brown and white natural stone, probably marble. In the chessboard are carved so-called glyphs (pictograms) from the Aztec calendar, with a depiction of the Aztec sun god Tonatiuh in the center.

The board is 27x27 cm in size and 1.5 cm high. The weight is over 2600 grams. The king's height is about 6.5 cm. The pieces weigh a total of about 700 grams.

The object is in good condition, but has two minor imperfections: one corner of the chessboard has a small, unobtrusive damage (chip) and one of the pawns has been glued. For a good impression, please view the photos.

Striking chess set made of natural stone, originating from Mexico.

The chessboard and the accompanying pieces are handmade and crafted from brown and white natural stone, probably marble. In the chessboard are carved so-called glyphs (pictograms) from the Aztec calendar, with a depiction of the Aztec sun god Tonatiuh in the center.

The board is 27x27 cm in size and 1.5 cm high. The weight is over 2600 grams. The king's height is about 6.5 cm. The pieces weigh a total of about 700 grams.

The object is in good condition, but has two minor imperfections: one corner of the chessboard has a small, unobtrusive damage (chip) and one of the pawns has been glued. For a good impression, please view the photos.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
natural stone
Country of origin
Mexico
Condition
Good
Height
1.5 cm
Width
27 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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Objects sold
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