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Pair of Isle of Lewis King and Queen Bookends
SKU: GT-OT-0018
1 in stock
Unusual King and Queen Bookends inspired by the Isle of Lewis Chess set. Made from resin to look like the original pieces found in Scotland.
Height 15cm, Width 5.5 cm, Depth 11 cm.
£44.00
1 in stock
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| Brands | History Craft |
|---|---|
| Origins | Scotland, Viking |
| Material | Resin |
| Design | Viking |
| History | Factual History |
ISLE OF LEWIS CHESS PIECES
The amazing discovery of 93 artifacts in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis, the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, of which 78 are Chess Pieces were found to be of Norse origin dating to the 12th century. They are carved and decorated with ornate Celtic and Viking designs. The hoard consists of 8 kings, 8 queens, 16 bishops, 15 knights, 12 warders including the fearsome Berserkers biting their shields, 19 pawns.
The majority of the pieces are on display in the British Museum and a few in the National Museum of Scotland.
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