The Lewis Chessmen

English, James Robinson, 2004
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The Lewis chessmen were found under mysterious circumstances on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, in 1831. Probably made in Norway around AD 1150-1200, these enchanting chess pieces consist of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales' teeth in the forms of seated kings and queens, mitred bishops, knights on their mounts, standing warders, and pawns. This lively book considers the various fascinating stories that have evolved to explain the ownership, concealment, and discovery of the pieces while also placing them in the wider context of the ancient game of chess and secular art of the Middle Ages.

Key specifications

Language
English
topic
Art, Music & Design
Subtopic
Art, music, design, General psychology
Author
James Robinson
Number of pages
64
Book cover
Paperback
Year
2004
Item number
42282712

General information

Publisher
British Museum Press
Category
Reference books
Manufacturer no.
9780714150239
Release date
22.11.2004

Book properties

topic
Art, Music & Design
Subtopic
Art, music, design, General psychology
Language
English
Author
James Robinson
Year
2004
Number of pages
64
Book cover
Paperback
Year
2004

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Product dimensions

Height
214 mm
Width
150 mm
Weight
160 g

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