National Museum of Scotland Lewis Chessmen L Size Lewis Chessmen [item]

King height: 8.5cm, king bottom: 5cm, king weight: 130g Total number of pieces: 32 pieces, total weight of pieces: 1.5kg, material: resin (resin) National Museum of Scotland official gift Manufactured based on actual 3D scan data *The chess board shown in the image is not included. The ``Lewis Chess Pieces'' are a 12th century cultural artifact discovered on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. This replica was created by the National Museum of Scotland, which houses and exhibits chess pieces from the Isle of Lewis. A replica with a king height of 6.8cm is also available, but this one is an 8.5cm replica with a black package. There are many replicas of the Isle of Lewis chess pieces in circulation, but none surpass this one in terms of the level of reproduction. This is because this replica was created based on 3D scan data of the real thing stored in the museum. The finish close to the real texture of walrus tusks is achieved by using resin. Furthermore, this replica has a weight that fits comfortably in your hand (130g for one king), allowing you to imagine the real thing even more realistically. The Isle of Lewis chess pieces differ from typical modern chess pieces in that they have a wider design. The bottom of the largest piece (king) is 5cm, so if you want to match it with a chess board, you should use one with a larger square. Scotland if there is no matching chessboard Just like the exhibits at the National Museum and the British Museum, it would be a good idea to line up the pieces and display them as an interior decoration. ~ Lewis Chessmen ~ 78 chess pieces discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, northwest Scotland. It is estimated that it was created in the 12th century, and with the exception of some parts, it is made from walrus tusk. Although the original combination is unknown, all types of pieces were found together, which is unusual for a medieval piece. Currently, 67 pieces are housed in the British Museum, and the remaining 11 pieces are housed in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. It has been used as a prop in world-famous television and movies, and it came into the limelight when it was used in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." In recent years, he has also appeared in the foreign drama ``The Walking Dead.'' It is the centerpiece exhibit of both museums mentioned above, and attracted particular attention at the British Museum exhibition held in Japan.