Masterpieces of the British Museum [videorecording - DVD] : the Lewis chessmen

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublication details: [London] : BBC, 2006Description: 1 videodisc (30 mins.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inOther title:
  • The Lewis chessmen [videorecording - DVD]
Subject(s): Production credits:
  • Produced and directed by Fulmar Television & Film Ltd.
Scope and content: 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
List(s) this item appears in: Wellpark - Multimedia - Art & Artists
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Multimedia Multimedia ATU Wellpark Road Audio Visual 731.897941 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available G112695

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

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