Mini Luxury Chess Manopoulos - Byzantine Empire, green fields, 20x20 cm

The longest-lasting empire of all time ruled eastern Europe for over 1,000 years. The Orthodox continuation of the Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, expanded greatly with the victorious Crusades in the East and West. Their culture was shaped by Greek civilization, and their language was Greek. The Byzantines also preserved and copied classical manuscripts, for which they are considered the disseminators of classical knowledge.

The chess pieces are inspired by the Macedonian royal family, one of the greatest dynasties of the Byzantine Empire. This dynasty included some of the most skilled emperors in Byzantine history, such as Basil I of Macedon and Leo VI, called the Wise or the Philosopher. The period was characterized by revival and revival.

Features:

• Material - metal, brass, wood;
• Dimensions - 20 x 20 cm;
• Weight - 1 kg.