
The Lewis Chessmen
and what happened to them
Irving Finkel(Author)
British Museum Press
Will be published approx. on 3. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-0-7141-2324-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Lewis Chessmen were found on the Isle of Lewis in mysterious circumstances. Consisting of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales' teeth in the form of seated kings and queens, bishops, knights, warders and pawns, this curious chess set is strongly influenced by Norse culture. Of the 93 pieces known to us today, 11 pieces are in Edinburgh at the National Museum of Scotland, and 82 are in the British Museum, where they have delighted generations of visitors with their wonderfully expressive details. In this engaging story, Irving Finkel follows the many adventures of the chessmen after they came to light on a Scottish beach in the nineteenth century. It ends with the big surprise that befell them in September 1993, when they were all temporarily reunited for the first time since their separation, at a Special Exhibition of Chessmen at the British Museum.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
Illustrations
Illustrated in black and white throughout
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 169 mm
Weight
140 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7141-2324-0 (9780714123240)
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