Game Piece with Enthroned Figure

mid 12th century (Medieval)

1.6 cm 5.5 cm

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On this richly carved game piece, two soldiers present a sheep to an enthroned figure. The dark stone inlay used for the figures' eyes and the deep, fine carving indicate costly workmanship. The border is partially restored.

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Sigismund Bardac, Paris. Julius Boehler, Munich. Kaiser Friedrich Museum, Berlin; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1926; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
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