Chessman 119 from Uig, Lewis, western isles of Scotland

Chessman 119 from Uig, Lewis, western isles of Scotland, c.1150-1175.

Chessman 119 from Uig, Lewis, western isles of Scotland - 12th century.

Chess-piece; walrus ivory; warder; wearing long pleated garment and conical helmet with neck & ear-pieces and ornamented head-band; armed with sword and kite-shaped shield: saltire within circle. Height: 87.29 millimetres

Referenced on p.41 MAA - 396 - Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1): 1100-1300 by David Lindholm and Angus McBride
Rear views of two of the foot soldiers from the Lewis chess pieces, made in the Kingdom of the Isles during the 12th century, see Plate E. Both helmets have pendant cheek and neck protections, in one case perhaps made of hardened leather. (British Museum, London)

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