Chess Piece in the Form of a Warder (Rook) or Pawn, 12th century

Chess Piece in the Form of a Warder (Rook) or Pawn, 12th century Stock Photo
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Penta Springs Limited / Alamy Stock Photo

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KC7XNY

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50.5 MB (1.3 MB Compressed download)

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4167 x 4240 px | 35.3 x 35.9 cm | 13.9 x 14.1 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

29 April 2017

Photographer:

Artokoloro

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Chess Piece in the Form of a Warder (Rook) or Pawn, 12th century, Scandinavian, Whale ivory, 1 7/8 × 1 1/4 × 7/8 in. (4.8 × 3.2 × 2.3 cm), Ivories, Armed and ready for battle, the standing warrior appears in full body mail and a long cloak. He hunches his shoulder slightly, as if from the weight of his armor, and yet has an open, almost smiling face