Lewis chessmen
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The Lewis chessmen belong to one of the few complete medieval chess sets that have survived until today.
 Two kings and two queens from the Lewis chessmen at the British Museum. |
 The Lewis chessmen top: king, queen, bishop middle: knight, rook, pawn bottom: closeup of queen |
 A selection of some the other chess pieces, with a row of Bishops at the back, then a row of Knights. |
 Resin replica of one of the kings, viewed from the front |
 Resin replica of one of the kings, viewed from behind |
 Lewis chesspieces in the Museum of Scotland |
 Lewis chesspieces in the Museum of Scotland |
 Lewis chesspieces in the Museum of Scotland |
[edit] See also
- Chess
- Norway
- They are currently stored at the British Museum
