Alea Evangelii (The Game of the Gospels) - oak board

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Our wooden board version of Alea Evangelii, or The Game of the Gospels, known from an 11th century Anglo-Saxon manuscript. Quarter-sawn oak board, with un-mitred corners, in early medieval style; oak border secured with feature rosehead nails. Comes with beechwood pieces, which are supplied in a leather pouch; and with rules and historical notes to the full range of tafl games.

• Quarter-sawn oak board 20.75" x 20.75"; squares 1" diameter
• Playing pieces of beech wood
• One king; 24 white pieces; 48 black pieces
• White pieces are the natural wood colour; coloured pieces stained
• Pieces are 7/8" diameter
• Pieces supplied in a leather pouch

Historic Period or Date:

• c.10th to 11th century

Materials and Special Features:

• Quarter-sawn oak board
• Feature rosehead nails
• Beech wood pieces
• Leather drawstring pouch for playing pieces

Dimensions:

• Board: 20.75" x 20.75"
• Playing pieces: 7/8" diameter