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Chess Piece of a Queen (Copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen)

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Chess Piece of a Queen (Copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen)

Date:
early 20th century (original dated mid-12th century)
Culture:
Scandinavian
Medium:
Plaster cast
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (7.8 x 4.1 x 3.1 cm)
Classification:
Reproductions
Credit Line:
Gift of James F. Magee, Jr., 1920
Accession Number:
20.59.2

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