Game Piece with Enthroned Figure

Description On this richly carved game piece, two soldiers present a sheep to an enthroned figure. The dark stone inlay used for the figures' eyes and the deep, fine carving indicate costly workmanship. The border is partially restored.

Exhibitions

• Checkmate! Medieval People at Play. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. 2010.

Provenance Sigismund Bardac, Paris. Julius Boehler, Munich. Kaiser Friedrich Museum, Berlin; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1926; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters, 1926