Lewis Chessmen

The Lewis Chessmen are a group of chess pieces that were discovered on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland in 1831. They are made of walrus ivory and are believed to have been created in the 12th century. The Lewis Chessmen are an important cultural artifact, and are considered to be among the finest examples of medieval chess pieces in existence. They are … [Read more...] about The Lewis Chessmen, British Museum