Game Piece with Samson Slaying the Philistines with the Jawbone of an Ass, 1140–50

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Game Piece with Samson Slaying the Philistines with the Jawbone of an Ass, 1140–50, German, Elephant ivory, red stain, Overall: 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( x cm), Ivories-Walrus, The treatise written for craftsmen by the early-twelfth-century monk Theophilus recommends using the red root of the madder plant to stain ivory. Staining allowed one side to be easily distinguished from the other, which was often left unpainted

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Size: 3317px × 3528px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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