See a brand new view of the Lewis chessmen
Ten of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first ...
Lewis chess pieces redisplayed to allow visitors ‘in the round’ view
The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The ...
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Lost Lewis Chessman piece bought for £5 sells for £735,000 at auction
Its previous owners had no idea that the object was one of the long-lost Lewis Chessmen. The chessmen were found buried in a sand dune on the Isle of Lewis in 1831 but the whereabouts of five ...
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Lewis chess pieces put in new display to offer unique insight
In 2012, a spokesperson for the Scottish Government said: "The Scottish government believes it is unacceptable that 11 Lewis Chessmen rest at the National Museum of Scotland while the other 82 ...
Lewis chess pieces redisplayed to allow visitors ‘in the round’ view
The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The ...
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See a brand new view of the Lewis chessmen
The Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh means people can now ...