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Both the British Museum and the
National Museum in Edinburgh,Mid to late 12th century
This
themed chess set is a fantastic addition to any chess set collection
as it is both historical, functional and decorative. Perfect for the collector!
Discovered
in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis (largest island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland),
the Isle of Lewis Chess Set is one of the most remarkable artifacts from
the medieval age. Their discovery was quite by accident when a sand bank
receded and revealed them. Their precise history and provenance in unknown but
the pieces exhibit a Scandinavian workmanship with interlocking animal and
floral patterns and compact figures.
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Features
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- Stunning detail work
- A sure conversatin started
- Adds a sense of history to any room
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Specifications
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Size |
Approx. 16.25" sq. x 2"H (pieces 1.5 - 2.5"H) |
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Material |
Bonded Stone |
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