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Forty pieces for chess, backgammon, draughts and Nine Men's Morris

late 17th or early 18th century
Object PlaceGermany
Medium/TechniqueAmber, gold foil
DimensionsOverall: 33cm (13in.)
Other (Minimum; Board): 33cm (13in.)
Credit LineBequest of William Arnold Buffum
Accession number02.220b-ee
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On view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
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Gameboard
late 17th or early 18th century
late 17th or early 18th century
Group shot:  02.205b, 02.205e, 02.205f, 02.205h, 02.205o, 02.205x, 02.205aa, 02.205dd, 02.205gg
late 17th or early 18th century
Group shot:  02.205b, 02.205e, 02.205f, 02.205h, 02.205o, 02.205x, 02.205aa, 02.205dd, 02.205gg
late 17th or early 18th century
Group shot:  02.205b, 02.205e, 02.205f, 02.205h, 02.205o, 02.205x, 02.205aa, 02.205dd, 02.205gg
late 17th or early 18th century
2040–1060 B.C.