Viking warrior on horseback, Lewis figure, folk art / statue made of polyresin (artificial stone)
Lewis Chessmen
In 1831, 78 chess pieces, among other things, were found on the shore of the Scottish island of Lewis.
The originals are mostly carved from walrus ivory and are believed to originate from Trondheim (Norway), dated 1150-1200 AD.
Most of the figures can be admired today at the British Museum in London, the others are housed in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
A warrior sits on a small horse (presumably a Viking or Icelandic pony), carrying a spear on his right side and a shield on his left.
The figure is a replica modeled after the original.
Made from polyresin (cast stone).
- Size: approx. 8 cm
- Height: approx. 12 cm
- Weight: approx. 200 g
The photo shows both sides of the figure.
Price per figure.
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