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Backgammon Draught - 1 of Set, in Original Cases
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Basic Information | Accession Number: | 1965T6072.6 |
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Collection: | Social History - Pinto Collection |
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Date: | 1600 - 1700 |
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Notes | This backgammon games piece is one of a set of 28 games pieces which were made in the town of Eger in southern Germany in the 17th century. The turner has used sycamore, which has been stained black. Another specialized woodworker then built up the portrait of the Roman Emperor Augustus from pieces of wood which were glued together and then carved to make a relief marquetry known as Eger work. | Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |
Further Information | Production Period: | 17th century |
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Medium: | Turned. Carved. Possibly stained sycamore? |
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Material(s): | Ink |
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Place of Origin: | Eger, Bohemia |
Dimensions | Height: | 1.3 cm |
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Diameter: | 5.1 cm |
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