order Lewis Chessmen Berserker / Rook,
It's really unique bone carving, handmade - replica from original piece that currently on the display of British Museum.
The chess depicting a berserk warrior biting his shield with big eyes, sword and kite shapped Medieval shield.
Original size: H. 8.5 cm
This is a modern replica of one of the four Berserker pieces found with the Isle of Lewis Chessmen cache. This piece is a full sized hand-carved antlers copy of the original, and is one of the best portrayals of the infamous Berserkers, which are signatures of the Isle of Lewis chess set. This piece is currently housed in the British Museum, along with the majority of the rest of the Isle of Lewis Chessmen.
The Berserkers were Scandinavian warriors of legend, who were known for their unflinching and somewhat insane valor in battle. Thought to have worked themselves using kind of poisoness mushrooms into a frenzy prior to clashing, they would fight to the death not feeling pain of wounds, and were seemingly impervious to any physical or mental discomfort.
This piece is a nice addition to the Lewis Chessmen Arts set.vIt is of highest quality as netsuke. It would also make a nice gift for any Medieval history and Art enthusiast, Chess player, Scandinavian collection, Art lover, or someone who likes rare and interesting historical objects. Lewis Chessmen Arts the only workshop in the world to recreate historical Chess set in bone. Commitions for other chess pieces invited.
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Product code: Order Lewis Chessmen Berserker / Rook chess, unique bone carving, handmade