{"product_id":"backgammon-dance-of-sassoun-with-incrustation-and-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Dance of Sassoun Backgammon Set with Inlay \u0026 Ararat, 60 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA combination of complex elements and braid patterns covers the whole surface of this two-sided backgammon set (nardi), which measures 60 cm (about 24 in). It is carved from one piece of solid wood, inlaid with a second wood, and carries our copyrighted outline of Mount Ararat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne side is engraved with a scene from Yarhushta, the victory dance of the Armenian warriors of Sassoun. War dances of this kind carry the heroic spirit and unbending will of the Armenian people. In this club dance the movements seem to take the place of weapons, echoing in their own way the force of the blows and the sound of clashing arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side is meant for checkers and carries an engraved wicker ornament. The Ararat outline is the work of Hrachya Ohanyan; protected by copyright, it has been part of our range since 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 60 x 60 x 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Walnut wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Dance of Sassoun, braid patterns, Ararat outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Cast bronze hinges and locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg (7 kg packed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 12104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 playing pieces in beech and walnut wood, each with a velvet-lined base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice made from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carry case with wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from start to finish, each set is backed by a 25-year guarantee certificate. A board for collectors of Armenian folk art, and for anyone who has danced or watched Yarhushta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/mount-ararat-backgammon-sets\"\u003eMount Ararat backgammon sets\u003c\/a\u003e. Related reading: \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/blogs\/journal\/walnut-vs-beech-wood-for-game-boards\"\u003eWalnut vs. Beech: Which Wood Is Right for Your Game Board?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44741919506716,"sku":"12104","price":5103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/2287\/8748\/products\/1_315_1.jpg?v=1791088844","url":"https:\/\/hrachyaohanyan.co\/en-de\/products\/backgammon-dance-of-sassoun-with-incrustation-and-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","provider":"HrachyaOhanyan Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}