Viking 'Conical' Gaming Piece 009689

Viking 'Conical' Gaming Piece 009689
Viking ‘Conical’ Gaming Piece
Lead, 23.98 grams; 15.07 mm. Circa 8th-10th century AD. A Viking lead gaming piece in the shape of a cone, used as a ‘warrior’ or pawn in the board-game hnefatafl. Reference: Pollington, S. Mead Hall – Feasting in Anglo-Saxon England, Hockwold-cum-Wilton, 2003, p.136, 220. Ex K Derby collection. Very fine condition.
 
This item was accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.

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