The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked

The humorous and intricately designed hoard of Lewis Chessmen is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made in Scotland, now divided between National Museums Scotland and the British Museum. This book (now in its fifth reprint) is the only one to show images of all 93 pieces.

It looks at the discovery of the hoard, and the traditions that have grown up around it. The authors also incorporate results from their own recent research which focuses on how, where and when the Chessmen were made, and who might have owned – and lost – them.