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The Lewis Chessmen
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The Lewis Chessmen

These walrus ivory chess pieces (1150–1200), likely from Norway, were discovered in Scotland in 1831. Kings, queens, bishops, knights, and rook-figures as Norse berserkers embody a feudal hierarchy. Pawns carry Islamic-style abstract ornament. Probably colored red and ivory, the set fuses Norse craftsmanship with Christian imagery, revealing dense cultural exchange in medieval Europe.
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