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Chess Pieces by Dal Negro ''Bacchus'' 8.5cm
designer: Dal Negro
Hand painted 'Bacchus' chess pieces by Dal negro, the world leader for quality board games since the nineteen fifties. Using only the most experienced craftsmen to produce a range of gaming equipment hallmarked by the elegance and beauty typical of Italian design. Chess pieces with true distinction.
These beautiful, decorative chess pieces come with or without the board. View board.
'Dionysos' or 'Baccus' was known in Greek and Roman mythology as the great Olympian god of wine, vegetation, pleasure and festivity. he was depicted as either an older bearded god or a pretty effeminate, long haired youth. His attributes included a pine-cone tipped staff (thyros), a drinking cup and a leopard and fruiting vine. He was usually accompanied by a troup of Satyrs and Mainades (female devotees or nymphs).
Dimensions: Tallest piece stands at 8.5cm
Materials: Pieces made from Duralbaster |
