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Masterpieces of the British Museum the Lewis chessmen [videorecording - DVD] : The Lewis chessmen [videorecording - DVD] - [London] : BBC, 2006 - 1 videodisc (30 mins.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Produced and directed by Fulmar Television & Film Ltd. Produced and directed by Fulmar Television & Film Ltd.

Carved over 800 years ago from walrus ivory, they have been justly described as 'the greatest chessmen of the European Middle Ages'. This lively film looks at their story - a story that is full of mystery and intrigue - and discusses their place within the history of the ancient game of chess and the feudal society of their time


DVD

Subjects--Corporate Names:
British museum. Collections

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Chessmen--Scotland--Lewis with Harris Island

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Chessmen--Collectors and collecting--History