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The word "marble" derives from a Greek word that means "shining stone”. Marble was the favorite medium for Greek and Roman sculptors and architects. Because of this, marble and decorative objects such as marble chess sets, have become cultural symbols of tradition and refined taste.
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This is a generously-sized marble chess set - The King is over 4 inches tall, with a 1 3/16 inch diameter base, and the board is 18 inches on a side, with 2 inch squares of black and white marble, with a green marble border. This rock marble chess set is a wonderful present for your favorite chess player. Click for details. Note: Board and chessmen can also be purchased separately. See our "Chess Armies" and "Chess Boards" pages. | | 
The King and Queen chess pieces of the Dominion have 1 1/4 inch diameter bases. The King stands 3 1/2 inches tall. The matching board is 15 3/4 inches on a side, with 1 3/4 inch squares of black and tan marble, and a green marble border. Click for details. | | |  | |  | 
Striking chess set in black and green marble with matching, 16 inch board. | | 
Green and White Marble Chess Set with matching board. Board is 16 inches on a side, and has 1 3/4 inch squares. | | |  | 
Compelling chess set in brown and green marble with matching, 16 inch board. Click for details. | |
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