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Lewis Chess Knight
National Museum Scotland1168/1200
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
Among the 93 gaming pieces found on the Isle of Lewis in 1831 were several chess knights. It is thought the objects were probably made in Norway. Lewis was Norse until the mid-13th century.
See links below for National Museum Scotland's links to learning and teaching resources around the Lewis Chessmen.
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Details
- Title: Lewis Chess Knight
- Creator: National Museum Scotland
- Date Created: 1168/1200
- Physical Dimensions: 8.9 cm (height)
- Provenance: Found on in the parish of Uig, Isle of Lewis
- External Link: National Museum Scotland, Lewis Chessmen Colouring in Sheets, Lewis Chessmen Online Game, Lewis Chessmen Factfile
- Material: Sperm-whale tooth
- Image copyright: National Museum Scotland
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