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| Keywords: Anglo-Norman - Game Piece with Enthroned Figure - Walters 71141.jpg On this richly carved game piece two soldiers shown with swords and shields present a sheep to an enthroned figure with a scepter in his hands The dark stone inlay used for the figures' eyes and the deep fine carving indicate costly workmanship The upper portion of the border is a modern restoration ca 1150 Medieval walrus ivory jet inlay cm 5 45 1 55 accession number 71 141 34963 Sigismund Bardac Paris date and mode of acquisition unknown Julius Boehler Munich date and mode of acquisition unknown Kaiser Friedrich Museum Berlin date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1926 Checkmate Medieval People at Play The Walters Art Museum Baltimore 2010 place of origin north France Walters Art Museum license Medieval ivory in the Walters Art Museum Round sculpted ivory items Gaming pieces Sculptures of sheep Sculptures of soldiers 12th-century sculptures Anglo-Normans | ||||
