Chess Piece in the Form of a Queen, 13th century, Scandinavian, Whale ivory, Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 7/16 in. ( x x 3

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Chess Piece in the Form of a Queen, 13th century, Scandinavian, Whale ivory, Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 7/16 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, Chess pieces in the form of a Queen were one of medieval Europe’s key contributions to the game of chess as it is known today. Beginning in the 12th century, they gradually replaced the Viziers, the male advisers to the King in Islamic and Persian chess tradition

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Size: 4560px × 4446px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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