9780714150239

The Lewis Chessmen

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9780714150239

Paperback|9780714150239


Overview

Made from walrus ivory some time between AD 1150 and 1200; the Lewis Chessmen are iconic artefacts from the early medieval period. This concise book provides a guide to the history of these chess pieces including the story of their discovery in 1831; followed by skulduggery; deception and controversy as they were sold off to various parties including the British Museum; where most of them are found today. Issues of the raw materials used; the skill of the craftsmen; their place of origin; stylistic features are placed within the context of the game of chess in medieval Europe.

ISBN-13

9780714150239

ISBN-10

0714150231

Weight

2.31 Pounds

Dimensions

5.71 x 0.00 x 8.27 In

List Price

$12.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

64 pages

Publisher

British Museum

Published On

2004-12-31



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