大英博物館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (大英博物館Instagram)「We couldn’t let #WorldChessDay pass without sharing the Lewis Chessmen, some of the most iconic gaming pieces in the world ♟ The chess pieces were found on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland in around 1831, but it remains a mystery who they belonged to or how they came to the island. Think you know the players on the board? Take a guess at which roles these charismatic characters play, and then check your answers below… ♟ Pawn: The pawns, shaped like small round-topped pillars, sit at either side of the bottom row. One is decorated with a filigree pattern of leaves and vines. 🐴 Knight: No surprises here – the knights are riding horses! ✝ Bishop: The bishop stands in the middle, holding a crozier and a book. 🏰 Rook: The rooks flank the central figure, their swords drawn. One is depicted as a berserker, biting his shield! 🤴 King: On bottom row in the centre, the king is seated on a throne and holds a sheathed sword. 👸 Queen: The queen sits enthroned beside her husband, resting her chin on her hand. ♟ Checkmate your mates with a your very own chess set inspired by the Lewis Chessmen – head to britishmuseumshoponline.org to browse the range. 🔎 The Lewis Chessmen. Carved walrus ivory and whales’ teeth, found on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, 1150–1175. #BritishMuseum #LewisChessmen #Chess」7月20日 19時18分