The Lewis Chessmen : new perspectives
2014
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The 93 Lewis Chessmen, bought by the British Museum and by what is now the National Museum of Scotland in the mid-19th century, were made in 12th century Scandinavia, from ivory and whales' teeth. They continue to fascinate academics from various disciplines, as well as museum visitors. This book includes looking at who ruled the isles at the time the Chessmen were made and a history of the ivory trade in the north Atlantic.
Main title:
The Lewis Chessmen : new perspectives / edited by David Caldwell.
Author:
Caldwell, David H., editorSociety of Antiquaries of Scotland, associated with work
Imprint:
Edinburgh : NMS, 2014.
Collation:
320 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm
Notes:
Published in association with the Society of Antiquaries.
ISBN:
19052678519781905267859 (hbk)
Dewey class:
731.8'97941'094114731.8979
Language:
English
BRN:
1616616