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Medieval marbles
Findspot:
Whitefriar's, Coventry
Period:
Date:
1547 - 1558
These objects were found during excavations at Coventry Free Grammar School (1547-1558). These marbles are amongst the oldest ever found in England. Up to six boys could compete against each other using the gaming board found carved into one of the school’s desktops… if the teacher wasn’t looking.
Collection information
Collection:
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Accession No:
AR.1986.11.207
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Reproduced by the permission of Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry