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Chess set

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Date: c. 1550
Medium: softwood, boxwood (hardwood)
Culture: Germany
Institution: Rijksmuseum

The black king in this chess set looks like Emperor Charles V. He wears the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece and is shown on horseback, trampling a dragon, just as the emperor conquered his enemies. The bishops are knights on horseback, the rooks are jeering fools with monkeys, and the pawns resemble pikemen or regular soldiers.

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