Knight Chess Piece ca. 1250 British Although the number of Knights and Bishops on the chessboard is the same, more medieval chess pieces in the form of Knights survive. This example, perfectly poised on his fine horse, battles a dragon, a symbol of evil. But for the lack of a halo and a princess in need of rescue standing nearby, he might be mistaken for Saint George, who, according to legend, slayed a dragon.. Knight Chess Piece. British. ca. 1250. Walrus ivory. Made in probably London, England. Ivories-Walrus
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