Photographs of real-size resin reproductions of the Lewis chessmen. The upper photograph shows one of each type of piece - the top row shows king, queen, and bishop. The bottom row shows knight, rook, and a pawn. Photo taken by Finlay McWalter.
Lewis-schaakstukken, genoemd naar hun vindplaats, Isle of Lewis. 12e-eeuwse stukken uit meerdere, vermoedelijk Noorse sets van walrusivoor en walvistanden. Boven: koning, dame en loper, daaronder paard, toren en pion. Onder: close-up van de dame
Photographs of real-size resin reproductions of the Lewis chessmen. The upper photograph shows one of each type of piece - the top row shows king, queen, and bishop. The bottom row shows knight, rook, and a pawn.