Chess pieces 'King + Queen', sculpture
€188.00
Product number:
23905873593
Product information "Chess pieces 'King + Queen', sculpture"
In 1831, the largest collection of early chess pieces found in Western Europe - sculptures carved from walrus teeth - was discovered on the beach of the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Famous as the most outstanding ancient chess pieces in the world. Original: British Museum, London. Scandinavian griffin style, 2nd half of the 12th century. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, moulded by hand, with antique leg effect. Just under 10 cm high.