draughts piece

Wooden draughts piece with what looks like a hunchback on one side, wearing a wide brimmed hat, a shirt and vest, braces and long boots. Facing right and holding a dagger in each hand. Around the top edge is carved 'QVIS CVPIT'. On the reverse a boar is depicted, the head turned back to bite a dog. This side has cracked slightly through the centre.

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