The Lewis Chessmen

1999 original size 2" x 5"

 

This Viking King and Queen form part of the 93 playing pieces from the 12th Century Chess set found on the Isle of Lewis in 1851. They were carved from walrus ivory and wale teeth at a time when the isle was still part of the Kingdom of Norway.

 

 

 
 
 

 

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