Properties (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
chess pieces
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| gptkbp:are |
historical artifacts
featured in documentaries often displayed in museums a source of inspiration for artists popular among collectors depicted in literature a point of interest for tourists a subject of academic research a testament to craftsmanship often replicated a popular subject for photography a subject of artistic interpretation a subject of folklore a subject of public interest often used in educational contexts a source of pride for local communities cultural treasures a reflection of social hierarchy exhibited worldwide a representation of historical narratives a part of cultural heritage preservation considered national treasures a part of chess history a part of the chess community's heritage a reflection of medieval culture a representation of medieval warfare a representation of the game of kings a topic of interest for archaeologists associated with Viking history often featured in chess tournaments part_of_Scottish_heritage a_symbol_of_Scottish_identity a_part_of_Scotland's_national_narrative a_symbol_of_strategic_gamesmanship associated_with_the_Isle_of_Lewis |
| gptkbp:composedOf |
93 pieces
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
unknown artisans
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| gptkbp:established |
local landowner
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| gptkbp:features |
intricate carvings
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| gptkbp:has |
a unique aesthetic
a significant cultural impact been studied by historians distinctive facial expressions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lewis chessmen
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| gptkbp:includes |
knight pieces
bishop pieces king pieces pawn pieces queen pieces rook pieces |
| gptkbp:influence |
artistic representations of chess
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
modern chess designs
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| gptkbp:isLocatedIn |
gptkb:British_Museum
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Lewis,_Scotland
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| gptkbp:madeOf |
gptkb:walrus_ivory
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| gptkbp:produces |
gptkb:Norway
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| gptkbp:represents |
medieval society
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| gptkbp:style |
Norse_art
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
strategic thinking
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
12th century
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