Discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, [2] they may constitute some of the few surviving medieval chess sets, although it is not clear if a single complete …

Handcrafted from walrus tusks and whale teeth in the 12th century, these pieces have now become iconic representations of our lifelong passion for war games today. However, their …

Jul 9, 2025 · Sometimes referred to as the Uig Chessmen, as they were found in the parish of Uig on the Isle of Lewis in 1831, the discovery of these 78 chess pieces has raised almost as …

Dec 9, 2024 · Among the oldest and most famous chess pieces in the world, are the Lewis Chessmen. These unique artifacts, dating to around A.D. 1150-1200, were discovered on the …

Jul 29, 2025 · Discovered beneath the sands of a windswept Scottish island in 1831, the Isle of Lewis Chessmen are some of the most captivating and enigmatic artefacts in the world of …

From the early 18th century until the 1830s the East India Company imported lavishly carved chessmen in red and white ivory, the opposing sides being the company and Indians.

Nov 3, 2024 · The iconic Lewis chessmen at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh have been placed in a new case that displays the incredibly intricate carving on their backs. This is …

We know very little about why the Lewis Chessmen were concealed in the sand dunes, and how they were actually discovered. We do know that these unusual and beautifully carved …

The Afrasiab chessmen are normally considered the oldest definitive chessmen. While there followed a shift in favour of abstract pieces, they must not have been completely replaced, as …

Jul 19, 2024 · Far from just being a very old chess set, the Lewis Chessmen are really memorable because of their expressive and almost cartoonish features. All of the pieces are very detailed, …