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Product ID: 46519

10.6" W x 10.6" H x 0.5" D

0.8" Diam. x 2.3" H

0.8" Diam. x 1.4" H

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Weight: 7.4 lbs

Marble and onyx

Ships from NOVICA Office in Mexico.

'Ribbons of Onyx,' chess set

Chess is a game played by mental warriors, and here the battle takes place on a field marked by lithic ribbons. Onyx and marble create the set, the polished transitions testifying to hours of diamond-cut patience. Hailing from Tehuacan, a village with an incredible tradition of stone sculpting, the Sierra Family infuses a classic game with a touch of Mexican artistry. Accompanied by the entire set of playing pieces, it provides intellectual stimulus ...

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Odette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago.

Odette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago. Their town is renowned throughout Mexico for its carvings in onyx and marble. Submerged in this artistic heritage, the Sierras began crafting parquet tables in onyx and marble. During the history of their workshop they have come to perfect the fabrication of innumerable items, including chess sets, game sets, vases, sculptures, bathroom fixtures, and jewelry boxes.

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When my receptionist told me there was a huge package outside at reception for me....I was confused...I wasn't expecting to receive my Mexican Chess Set in just 2 days! All the way from Mexico to Hong ...

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