King on throne
Lewis Chessmen King: our unhappy looking King is seated on a
throne, holding a scabbard across his knees, right hand on the
grip, left hand grasping the blade.
King on throne
Lewis Chessmen King: he has an open crown with four trefoils and
his hair in long braids down his back. He wears a long mantle and
underneath he wears a tunic and a vestment with sleeves and slit
sides.
Queen on throne
Lewis Chessmen Queen: our fed up looking Queen is seated on a
throne, cradling her chin with her right hand and holding a
drinking horn in her left hand.
Queen on throne
Lewis Chessmen Queen: she is wearing a veil beneath her crown
which covers her hair and she is sitting on a throne decorated with
delicate foliage design.
Bishop
Lewis Chessmen Bishop: is standing whilst giving a blessing with
his right hand. On his head he wears a mitre and holds a crosier in
his left hand.
Bishop
Lewis Chessmen Bishop: over his shoulders he wears a floor
length cope - similar to those worn by the clergy today.
Beserker
Lewis Chessmen Berserker: according to Old Norse literature,
berserkers were notorious as fighting uncontrollably in a trance
like state. Notice how our Berserker has bulging staring eyes and
angrily bites his shield ready for action!
Knight
Lewis Chessmen Knight: wears a protective coat, divided at the
front and back for ease of movement. He carries a kite shaped
shield and a lance ready for battle and sits on a horse which which
looks like the size of a Shetland pony!