Inv. D35
Seated queen; throne; foliated decoration.
Liebgott 1985: Scandinavia, 13th century.
Museum's opinion 2013: Scandinavia, mid 13th century.
Attribution
Unknown
Reverse
Carved in the round
Object Condition
The upper corners of the back of the throne are missing.
Two holes.
Comments
Swastika incised on one side of the throne.
Provenance
Found at Hjortespring, near Copenhagen. Gift of Jens Christensen of Hjortespring to the museum in 1866.
Bibliography
D. M. Lindell, Chessman (New York, 1937), pp. 19 (ill.), 131.
H. and S. Wichmann, Chess: the Story of Chesspieces from Antiquity to Modern Times (New York, 1964), p. 285.
N. K. Liebgott, Elfenben - fra Danmarks Middelalder (Copenhagen, 1985), p. 76.
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