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The Lewis Chess Set: An Exquisite Piece of History and Artistry That Will Leave You in Awe

The Lewis Chess Set: An Exquisite Piece of History and Artistry That Will Leave You in Awe

The Lewis Chess set is believed to have been created during the late 12th or early 13th century, and it was discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. This extraordinary set consists of 78 pieces, 67 of which are currently on display in the British Museum in London, while the remaining pieces are housed in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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