RecordPlaying piece of antler< 1 of 1 > Back From the Brough of Birsay, Orkney
Playing piece of antlerThis antler playing piece was found during excavations of the church on the Brough of Birsay in Orkney. It is a well-known type, similar to other examples from Shetland and Greenland. The object dates from around 1100. The conical playing piece with an acorn-shaped head is polished smooth. It has a small hole at the bottom, perhaps designed as a socket for a peg which would have enabled the piece to be used on a gaming board with holes. Viking gaming pieces of bone, amber, glass or stone have been found both in settlements and burials. Various types of games were played, including a type of war game and others involving the use of dice. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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