Rook or Pawn Chess Piece

Unknown

12th century · Whale ivory · Medieval Art

Armed and ready for battle, the standing warrior appears in full body mail and a long cloak. He hunches his shoulders slightly, as if from the weight of his armor, and yet has an open, almost smiling face.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th century

Medium

Whale ivory

Culture

Scandinavian

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Pfeiffer Fund, 2013