Lewis Chess Set - A Medieval Legend in Your Home!

Dive into history with a unique chess set modeled after the famous Lewis Chess Set! This mysterious set, found in 1831 on the Scottish island of Lewis, dates back to the 12th century and was probably created in Norway. Now you can have an exact digital copy of it in STL format and print it at home on a 3D printer!

Whole set includes:1 king2 queens2 rooks (warders for hnefatafl)2 bishops1 knight1 pawn+1 bonus non-original pawn, but it still good

Chess pieces recreated with high detail.With this set, in addition to chess, you can also play other ancient game - Hnefatafl

How to use this set?For a collection — become the owner of a miniature historical artifact created based on one of the most famous chess sets in the worlAs a gift — an ideal choice for lovers of history, chess and unusual things. Your friends will be delighted with such a surprise!For a game — enjoy chess games in the atmosphere of medieval Europe. Each figure is unique and conveys the spirit of its era.For creativity — print the chess in the desired scale, paint it in a historical style or create your own unique design!

Each figure comes with a description of its actual size, which is slightly larger than current chess standards, so please pay attention to the scale, as the original size of each model is as close as possible to the actual size of the prototype

This pawn is the only non-anthropomorphic piece in the Lewis chess set. Its simple form is reminiscent of an ancient stone monolith, symbolising a soldier standing silently in line. Recreated with great accuracy, the model conveys the atmosphere of the medieval game and will be a great addition to your set. In addition to the original pawn, a bonus pawn is included, recreated in the image and likeness of the figures found at that time