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The manorial residence of Rubercy (Calvados) Backgammon pieces in bone second half of the 12th century |
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The manorial residence of Rubercy (Calvados) Backgammon pieces in bone second half of the 12th century |
Backgammon piece in bone made from a deer bone disk, on one of the faces carrying a concentric geometrical decoration, alternating circles and ocelli. The reverse of the pieces remains un-carved. Signs of wear can be seen on some of the pieces.
Dimensions of the objects
Diamètres compris entre 43 et 51 mm
Epaisseurs comprises entre 6 et 12 mmBibliography
- Lorren C, Le Château de Rubercy (Calvados) : étude de la demeure principale (c. 1150-1204) - Archéologie médiévale, VII, 1977, p. 109-178
- Lorren C, La demeure seigneuriale de Rubercy (milieu du XIIe - début du XIIIe s.) - Château Gaillard, VIII, colloque de Bad-Muenstereifel, 30 août-4 sept. 1976. Caen : 1977, p. 185-192
- Lorren C, The castle of Rubercy (Calvados) c.1150-1204 - British archaeological reports, International series 121, 1981, p. 103-125
Location
Musée de Normandie, Caen, Calvados
D 87 1 018, D 87 1 019, D 87 1 020, D 87 1 021, D 87 1 022, D 87 1 023, Dépôt DRAC de Basse Normandie