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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.
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Title: Rook or Pawn Chess Piece
Date: 12th century
Culture: Scandinavian
Medium: Whale ivory
Dimensions: 1 7/8 × 1 1/4 × 7/8 in. (4.8 × 3.2 × 2.3 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Whale
Credit Line: Pfeiffer Fund, 2013
Accession Number: 2013.621
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