Lewis Chessmen on horseback, bookends

Lewis Chessmen on horseback, bookends

Lewis Chessmen Warrior

In 1831, 78 chess pieces, among other items, were found on the shore of the Scottish island of Lewis.
The originals are mostly carved from walrus ivory and likely originate from Trondheim (Norway), dating from 1150-1200 AD.
Most of the figures can be admired today at the British Museum in London, while the others are at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
A warrior sits on a small horse (likely a Viking or Icelandic pony); he carries a spear on his right side and a shield on his left.

The figure is a replica modeled after the original.

• Crafted and cast from polyresin (artificial stone).
• Height 15.5 cm
• Weight 1150 g.

Price per pair, sold without the books pictured here.