Lead, 19.48 grams; 14.48 mm. Circa 8th-10th century AD. The tall cone with its flattened top was perfect for use 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. Published: Hammond, Brett British Artefacts, volume II - Middle Saxon and Viking. Very fine condition. Provenance: ex K Derby collection.