Lewis Chessmen - King
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Lewis Chessman King Piece 2019-08-27
Name/Title
Lewis Chessmen - KingEntry/Object ID
15M01214aDescription
The piece depicts a youthful king with a clean shaven face sitting upon a throne decorated with Celtic knots, swirls, and floral representation. His hair is lined, and separates into four tendrils at the back. He is wearing robes, a crown, and is holding a sword on his lap.Made/Created
Date made
1150 CE - 1200 CETime Period
MedievalPlace
Institution
British MuseumCity
LondonCountry
EnglandEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Medieval Europe