The Lewis Chessmen at The National Museum of Scotland
Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World
The The Lewis Chessmen at The National Museum of Scotland is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. Within the context of this unparalleled collection, the Lewis Chessmen are an important symbol of European civilisation. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Within the context of this unparalleled collection, the Lewis Chessmen are an important symbol of European civilisation. Each year millions of visitors, free of charge, admire the chessmen at the British Museum and they are frequently loaned for display in museums across the country and across the globe. They were probably made in Norway, about AD 1150- 1200. At this period, the Western Isles, where the chess pieces were buried, were part of the Kingdom of Norway, not Scotland. It seems likely they were buried for safe keeping on route to be traded in Ireland. The chess pieces testify to the strong cultural and political connections between Britain and Scandinavia in the Middle Ages, and to the growing popularity within Europe of the game of chess, the origins of which lie in ancient Ind…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The Lewis Chessmen at The National Museum of Scotland is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Scan The World.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Scan The World, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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