Lewis Chess Piece: King H.NS 20

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The medieval chess pieces from the island of Lewis in Scotland are among our most prized collections, offering a unique glimpse into the far-reaching connections of western Scotland and the rapid growth of chess popularity across medieval Europe. Eleven chess pieces on display at the Museum of Scotland were part of a significant treasure trove unearthed on Lewis. The entire hoard consisted of 93 gaming pieces in total, including at least four complete chess sets as well as components from other games. These chess pieces were likely crafted in Norway during the late 12th or early 13th century. To learn more about these extraordinary chess pieces, visit www.nms.ac.uk/lewischesspieces. Time period: late 12th or early 13th century AD Material composition: walrus ivory Dimensions: 72mm high x 39.1mm wide x 31.6mm deep Accession number: NMS H.NS 20 Model information: Created by Dr Hugo Anderson-Whymark using 336 high-resolution images captured with a Canon EOS 750D camera and a 60mm macro lens. The model was derived from an original 4.1m polygon source.