14th century Italian gamebox

Item

Title

14th century Italian gamebox

Description

A 14th century Italian gamebox with a top side likely for backgammon or the game of tables and a bottom designed as a chessboard. Has side inlays of lozenge pattern containing pinwheels.

Type

Physical object, game box

Provenance

Nicolas M. Salgo ; Salgo Trust for Education(2005–2010)

Medium

Bone, wood, stain over wood core with paper and textile lining, metal mounts

Source

The Met
- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/469716?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&showOnly=openAccess&ft=game&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=7

Coverage

14th century Italy

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