Chess piece
early 12th century
Object PlaceScandinavia (possibly Denmark)
Medium/TechniqueIvory, eyes inlaid with blue glass
Dimensions6.4 x 3.5 x 5.4 cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of John Goelet
Accession number1973.522
On View
Not on viewClassificationsTools and equipment
Collections
ProvenanceDavid David-Weill (b. 1871 - d. 1952), Paris and Neuilly-sur-Seine, France; by descent within the family [see note 1]; June 16, 1971, David David-Weill sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, lot 74. 1973, John Goelet, New York; 1973, gift of John Goelet to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 10, 1973)
NOTES:
[1] In 1971, following the death of Mr. David-Weill's widow, over 500 objects from his collection were sold.
NOTES:
[1] In 1971, following the death of Mr. David-Weill's widow, over 500 objects from his collection were sold.
Early 19th century
Garaku of Osaka
mid-18th century
