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6 dni temu · The iconic Lewis chess pieces can now be viewed from a very different angle thanks to a new display at the National Museum of Scotland. Among the best-known objects in Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction, ten of the medieval gaming pieces have been redisplayed in a new case which allows visitors to view their backs for the first time.
5 dni temu · The Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh means people can now ...
6 dni temu · 31 October 2024. By Editorial. The famous Lewis chess pieces are now on display from a new perspective at the National Museum of Scotland. As some of the most recognized objects in Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction, ten of the medieval chess pieces have been placed in a new case that enables visitors to see their backs for the first ...
6 dni temu · Historic chess pieces made from walrus ivory and sperm whale teeth can now be viewed from a very different angle after going on display at the National Museum for Scotland.
2 dni temu · The pieces offer fascinating insights into the growing popularity of chess in medieval Europe and the international connections of western Scotland during that period. ‘The Lewis chess pieces are much loved thanks in part to their iconic expressions and poses, however these are objects which were designed to be appreciated from all angles ...
3 dni temu · The iconic Lewis chessmen at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh have been placed in a new case that displays the incredibly intricate carving on their backs. This is the first time visitors to the museum will be able to see the back of the 12th/13th century game pieces. The chess pieces were made of walrus ivory and sperm whale teeth ...
5 dni temu · The National (Scotland) Iconic Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow for all-round view 2024-11-01 - BY ADAM ROBERTSON THE “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh means people can now view the pieces ...
