The Game of Kings - a Rook on George Street
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The Game of Kings - a Rook on George Street
Image: © M J Richardson Taken: 28 Sep 2016
Another horse by Andy Scott. The Rook is a chariot horse, evoking the Persian definition of the piece, straining under the reins, with bridle, collar and feathered head-dress. This is part of a project to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Edinburgh jewellers Hamilton & Inches.
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Image Location
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55.952709
Longitude
-3.20185