Lewis Chess Pieces: Complete Set

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The medieval chess pieces from the Scottish island of Lewis are among our most sought-after treasures. They reveal captivating details about Western Scotland's far-reaching connections to the rest of the world and the rapid growth of chess's popularity in medieval Europe. Eleven exquisite chess pieces on display at the Museum of Scotland were once part of a massive cache buried on Lewis. The cache contained 93 gaming tokens altogether, including at least four complete chess sets as well as game pieces from other games. Crafted in Norway around the late 12th or early 13th century, these chess pieces are truly exceptional. To discover more about these incredible artifacts, visit www.nms.ac.uk/lewischesspieces. You can also explore individual scans of each piece at https://sketchfab.com/nationalmuseumsscotland/collections/lewis-chess-pieces. Model information: Produced by Dr Hugo Anderson-Whymark in 2019, the model features 4776 polygons and a 1024x1024 pixel texture for each piece. The images were captured using a Canon EOS 750D with a Canon 60mm macro lens. For higher-resolution models, please see individual pieces.