Outstanding quality Italian made Erable Burl board in blue. Finished in a very high gloss lacquer, the wood grain & knotting of the burl looks very special & has a rich depth of tone & wood patterning. The inlaid veneer squares are bordered with a thin veneer of Ebony that sections of the playing area from the edge. The underside of the board features a lacquered wooden veneer & has felting pads to protect surfaces underneath. The rich blue colouring & tone of this board is best suited to black pieces, either metal, ebonised Boxwood or solid Ebony with a king height of 3 inches.