Alquerque, large oak board, with border (not shown)

A game probably with origins in the medieval Arabic world. It evolved into draughts in the late fifteenth century, when it was played on the checkered chess board. You can read more about Alquerque here.

Quarter-sawn oak board, with ceramic playing pieces, which are supplied in a linen pouch. With rules and historical notes.

• Oak board, 10" x 10", plus border
• Ceramic playing pieces, c. 1/2" diameter
• Pieces supplied in a linen pouch

Historic Period or Date:

• c. C13th (though possibly earlier) to late C15th in Europe

Materials and Special Features:

• Board of c.1/2" quarter-sawn oak
• Linen pouch
• Fired clay playing pieces

Dimensions:

• Board: c. 10" x 10" plus border, x 1/2"
• Playing pieces: c.1/2" diameter