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1971.15.526

A rook (castle) from a chess set, made from cornelian stone. Cylindrical with lateral incised lines and a band of incised cross hatching. [SM 12/11/2010]

1971.15.526

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Collection type
Object
Description
A rook (castle) from a chess set, made from cornelian stone. Cylindrical with lateral incised lines and a band of incised cross hatching. [SM 12/11/2010]
Long description
A rook (castle) from a chess set, made from cornelian stone. Cylindrical with lateral incised lines and a band of incised cross hatching and notches around the top, giving it a crenelated appearance. [SM 12/11/2010]
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Cornelian Stone, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Ground, Process Polished, Process Notched
Dimensions
Diameter: max 19 mm, Length: max 41 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.526

Search terms: Toy and Game, Gaming Piece

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