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"item_title" : "The Lewis Chessmen",
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"item_description" : "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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Overview
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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- ISBN-13: 9780714150239
- ISBN-10: 0714150231
- Publisher: British Museum Press
- Publish Date: December 2004
- Dimensions: 8.31 x 6.53 x 0.21 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.35 pounds
- Page Count: 64
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