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No. 12 · Museum artifacts

Lewis Chessmen

Norse (probably Trondheim)

Walrus-ivory chess pieces with glum, wide-eyed faces.

Maker
Norse (probably Trondheim)
Date
c. 1150–1200
Era
Medieval
Style
Medieval Europe
Form
Carving
Origin
Norway
Where it is
British Museum, London
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