Lewis chessmen
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Lewis chessmen in the British Museum
| Material | Walrus ivory an whales' teeth |
|---|---|
| Creautit | 12t century |
| Discovered | Uig, Lewis, Scotland, 1831 |
| Present location |
The Lewis chessmen (or Uig chessmen, named efter the bay whaur thay war foond) are a group o 12t-century chess pieces, alang wi ither gemmin pieces, maist o which are carved in walrus ivory.
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