A Fatimid Smoky Crystal Knight Chess Piece, 11th Century...
A Fatimid Smoky Crystal Knight Chess Piece, 11th Century or Later.
A rare Islamic chess piece carved from translucent smoky rock crystal. The piece represents a horse, likely a knight, stylised with deep incised chevron patterns and curved geometric arches surrounding the base. The raised head and flared neck detail subtly distinguish the figure.
H: Approximately 6cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished UAE collector.
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A Fatimid Smoky Crystal Knight Chess Piece, 11th Century or Later.
A rare Islamic chess piece carved from translucent smoky rock crystal. The piece represents a horse, likely a knight, stylised with deep incised chevron patterns and curved geometric arches surrounding the base. The raised head and flared neck detail subtly distinguish the figure.
H: Approximately 6cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished UAE collector.
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