Large Isle of Lewis Chess Set - TufStone
Largehandmade replica of the famous 'Isle of Lewis' chess pieces.
The original artifacts were found buried in Northern Scotland where a Viking stronghold existed during the timethey were believed to have been made. In the early 1800's, a written description of these artifacts tells us that some of thepieces were originally a dark, vivid red, believed to have been stained by soaking the ivory tusk in ox blood.
Today 82 of the original pieces are at the British Museum in London and 11 pieces are at the Scottish National Museum in Edinburgh.
32Playing Pieces:MadefromTufStone which is verystrong and chip-resistant.
Approx. Weight: Collective weight of the 32 pieces is over 4.5 lbs.
Approx. Height of King:3.5" (8.9cm). Requires a board with at least 2" squares.
Optional Chess Board:Large wooden board made with Palisanderand Maple inlay, 19" x 19" x 1/2" (2" squares). Approx7 lbs.
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