A queen from the Lewis chesspieces

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Abstract

Chess-piece; walrus ivory; queen wearing floriated crown, veil, mantle and tunic; right hand placed on cheek; seated in chair ornamented on back with two addorsed animals with foliate terminations; animal heads on top of uprights. Date circa 1150-1175 AD Height: 8cm Made by Daniel Pett from 224 photos taken with a Nikon D5100 with assistance from Florence Dassonville and Lucy Ellis. This model can definitely be improved. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab

Fields of Study & Subjects

Paleopathology and ancient diseases History of Medicine Studies Eurasian Exchange Networks

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
22 July 2026
Language
EN
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