Charlemagne Chess Set
Item
Title
Charlemagne Chess Set
Description
These are carved ivory chess pieces that were said to have been gifted to Charlemagne by an Islamic caliph. However, the overtly figural representations of humans and animals mean the set likely originates from Europe.
Creator
Uknown.
Temporal Coverage
ca. 1150-1100 CE.
Spatial Coverage
Salerno Italy
Type
Image
Date Created
Unknown
Source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne_chessmen#/media/File:Ajedrez_de_Carlomagno_01.JPG
Contributor
Cullen Rooney
Rights
Public Domain
