James Barrett with replicas of the Lewis Chessmen (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

James Barrett with replicas of the Lewis Chessmen

Caption

James Barrett,  a professor of medieval and environmental archeology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's NTNU University Museum with replicas of the Lewis Chessmen, which were made from walrus ivory. The originals were almost certainly made in a workshop in medieval Trondheim, where the university is currently located.

Credit

NTNU University Museum

Usage Restrictions

for use in articles about this research and with appropriate credit

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.