The Lewis Chessmen

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_games
gptkbp:artistic_influence Viking culture
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:folklore
gptkb:Isle_of_Lewis
gptkb:chess_match
Scottish identity
Scottish archaeology
gptkbp:constructed_in unknown artisans
gptkbp:cultural_significance Scottish heritage
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:literature
gptkbp:depicts medieval chess
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Lewis,_Scotland
gptkbp:discovery_year 1831
gptkbp:exhibited_at museums worldwide
gptkbp:exhibition The Lewis Chessmen: Uncovered
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:documentaries
art exhibitions
exhibitions across Europe
gptkbp:features intricate carvings
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Middle_Ages
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Lewis Chessmen
gptkbp:includes knight pieces
bishop pieces
king pieces
pawn pieces
queen pieces
rook pieces
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:chess_match
artistic representations of chess
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:inspired chess enthusiasts
modern chess sets
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Norse_mythology
historical chess games
gptkbp:is_found_in local farmer
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:films
gptkbp:is_recognized_as national treasure
gptkbp:is_used_for educational tools
gptkbp:location gptkb:National_Museum_of_Scotland
gptkb:British_Museum
gptkbp:made_of walrus ivory
gptkbp:material gptkb:Skeleton
gptkbp:notable_for craftsmanship
unique design
gptkbp:number_of_pieces 93
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:cultural_heritage
Scottish history
historical collections
gptkbp:preserved_by archaeological collections
gptkbp:represents strategic thinking
gptkbp:significance gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkbp:style gptkb:Norse_art
gptkbp:symbolizes intellectual pursuit
medieval society
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:chess_match
artistic studies
gptkbp:year_created 12th century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_Museum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4