Game; Backgammon Draught; 1 of Set; 1600-1700; this backgammon games piece is one of a set of 28 games pieces which were made in the town of Eger in southern Germany in the 17th century. The turner has used sycamore; which has been stained black. Another specialised woodworker then built up the portrait from pieces of wood which have been glued together and then carved to make a relief marquetry known as Eger work.