14th century Italian gamebox
Item
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Title
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14th century Italian gamebox
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Description
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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.
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Type
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Physical object, game box
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Provenance
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Nicolas M. Salgo ; Salgo Trust for Education(2005–2010)
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Medium
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Bone, wood, stain over wood core with paper and textile lining, metal mounts
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Source
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The Met
- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/469716?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&showOnly=openAccess&ft=game&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=7
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Coverage
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14th century Italy
