Handmade Marquetry Chess & Backgammon Set with Mother of Pearl Inlay

An exquisite, handmade 2-in-1 game set featuring Chess and Backgammon. The wooden box is masterfully decorated with intricate marquetry and inlaid with genuine, iridescent mother-of-pearl. Includes a full set of hand-carved wooden chess pieces. A luxurious work of art and a functional game board.

Description

This magnificent game box is a true masterpiece of traditional marquetry, designed to be both a challenging game set and a stunning work of art. The exterior of the handcrafted wooden box features a full chessboard, with its light squares meticulously inlaid with genuine, iridescent mother-of-pearl. When opened, the box reveals an equally breathtaking backgammon board, adorned with intricate geometric mosaics and shimmering mother-of-pearl points. The entire piece, including the sides and borders, is decorated with thousands of tiny, hand-cut pieces of wood and shell, creating the complex patterns characteristic of this high art form. This set comes complete with a full set of beautifully turned and carved wooden chess pieces. It is a luxurious heirloom piece, perfect for the discerning player and as a captivating decorative centerpiece for any room.