The Lewis Chessmen: And What Happened To Them

The Lewis Chessmen were found on the Isle of Lewis in mysterious circumstances. Consisting of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales teeth in the form of seated kings and queens, bishops, knights, warders and pawns, this curious chess set is strongly influenced by Norse culture. This title deals with this topic.

• | By (Author): Irving Finkel
• | Publisher: British Museum Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 03, 2014
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 48 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0714123242
• | ISBN-13: 9780714123240