Lewis Chessman, British Museum

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Lewis chessmen in the British Museum

MaterialWalrus Ivory

Created12th century

DiscoveredUig, Lewis in 1831

Present locationBritish Museum · Museum of Scotland

 

The Lewis Chessmen (or Uig Chessmen, named after their find-site) constitute some of the few complete medieval chess sets that have survived until today. Discovered in 1831, they are currently exhibited in the Royal Museum in Edinburgh and the British Museum in London. There has been recent controversy about the most appropriate place for the main exhibit to be held.

 

For more information, please see:

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_chessmen

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