Game Board
Unknown
15th century · Bone, wood, horn, stain and gilding over wood core with metal mounts · Medieval Art
Checkered on one side to accommodate a game of chess, this board is marked on the reverse for a game of backgammon. The artist made it foldable for easy storage and transport.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 15th century
- Medium
- Bone, wood, horn, stain and gilding over wood core with metal mounts
- Culture
- Italian
- Department
- Medieval Art
- Credit line
- Gift of The Salgo Trust for Education, New York, in memory of Nicolas M. Salgo, 2010
