Chess Piece in the Form of a Knight
The chess piece depicts a knight on a horse, made from a light-colored material, possibly ivory. The knight wears a helmet and armor. He sits astride the horse, holding a shield in his left hand and what appears to be the hilt of a sword in his right. The horse has a detailed bridle and a saddle blanket with a pattern. The knight and horse have a textured, scale-like armor. The background is gray, getting darker towards the top. The horse faces right.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1350–60
- Medium:
- Ivory (elephant)
- Culture:
- Western European, possibly England
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 457 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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