Description
The King Harold Chess Piece: A Piece of History in Your Hand
Bring a legendary Norse King to your chessboard with our King Harold chess piece. This isn’t just a game piece; it’s a tribute to Harold Gormsson, the powerful King of Norway from 958 to c. 986.
Sculpted with History
- Original Artistry: The piece was originally hand-sculpted in clay by world-renowned sculptor Nick Hunter.
- Quality Casting: A mold is created from the original, and each replica is cast in high-quality resin.
- Hand-Finished Detail: Every piece is meticulously hand-finished to capture the fine details.
- Design Inspiration: King Harold is depicted seated upon a bench inspired by a Jelling Stone, nodding to his reign and his early adoption of Christianity.
More Than a King: The Legend of Bluetooth
The real King Harold Gormsson lives on in a surprising place!
- His name is the inspiration for the modern Bluetooth technology.
- The symbol we use today for a Bluetooth connection is a combination of the Runes for H (Hagall) and B (Bjarkan)—the initials of Harold Bluetooth.
- Legend suggests his famous nickname, “Bluetooth,” may have come from the discovery of Viking skulls with filed teeth that might have once held a blue pigment.
Product Specifications
- Height: Approximately 75mm (just shy of 3 inches).
- Material: Cast Resin.
- Finish: Hand-finished.
Add this unique and historically inspired King Harold piece to your collection today—where history and technology meet!
