Chess Piece in the Form of a Knight
A chess piece in the form of a knight, made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory. The knight is depicted riding a horse. The knight wears a helmet and a short tunic or armor. The horse has a detailed head with a bridle and a decorative element on its neck. The figure and horse are carved with visible details such as folds in the clothing and texture of the horse's mane. The background is gray with a slight shadow under the piece. The chess piece faces to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1510–30
- Medium
- Ivory (elephant)
- Culture
- Western European, possibly Germany or England
- Dimensions
- 600 × 428 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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