Isle of Lewis chess pieces: Cardinal red 9p the wooden pieces are kept

the wooden pieces are kept in a wooden tray

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Isle of Lewis chess pieces: Cardinal red 9p the wooden pieces are keptThese chess pieces are taken exactly from the originals in the British Museum, which were discovered on the Isle of Lewis in the last century and are thought to be between 900 and 1000 years old. Key figures: King: With four pigtails, the king sits on a simple carved chair (4" tall) Queen: Also known as the 'grumpy Queen' from the expression on her face, she also sits on a simple carved chair Bishop: Giving a blessing, holds a staff and sits on a