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Chess Piece: King
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Chess Piece: King

Creator German (Cologne)
Dateend of 12th century
Mediumivory (walrus)
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm (3 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Category
    Object numberAGOID.29121
    Copyright
    © 2017 Art Gallery of Ontario
    LocationNot currently on display

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