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The Lewis Chessmen Paperback - 2004

by J. Robinson

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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.

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  • Title The Lewis Chessmen
  • Author J. Robinson
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: repri
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher British Museum Press, London, United Kingdom
  • Publication date December 30, 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780714150239 / 0714150231
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.31 x 6.53 x 0.21 in (21.11 x 16.59 x 0.53 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
  • Category Art & Art Instruction
  • Library of Congress subjects British Museum - Archaeological collections, Chessmen - Scotland - Lewis with Harris
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007277074
  • Dewey Decimal Code 731.897
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