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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.
- The story of the Lewis chess pieces - National Museums Scotland
This group of eleven medieval chess pieces were part of a...
- The Lewis Chess Pieces – National Museums Scotland Shop
Lewis Chessmen Magnet - 5 Chessmen. The National Museums...
- The story of the Lewis chess pieces - National Museums Scotland
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 ...
This group of eleven medieval chess pieces were part of a large hoard buried on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. The hoard contained 93 gaming pieces in total, including from at least four chess sets as well as other games.
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 ...
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 ...
The Lewis chessmen (Scottish Gaelic: Fir-thàilisg Leòdhais [fiɾʲˈhaːlɪʃkʲ loː.ɪʃ]) or Uig chessmen, named after the island or the bay where they were found, [1] are a group of distinctive 12th century chess pieces, along with other game pieces, most of which are carved from walrus ivory.
Lewis Chessmen Magnet - 5 Chessmen. The National Museums Scotland shop sells a unique range of designer jewellery, educational toys, books and gifts for all ages.
