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Ten of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.
The historic Lewis chess pieces have been put into a new display at the National Museum for Scotland to give a unique insight into the figures.
The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.