Lot 169: An Islamic Rock Crystal Chess Rook and Bishop,...
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An Islamic Rock Crystal Chess Rook and Bishop, 19th Century.
The rook of cylindrical form carved from translucent rock crystal, surmounted by a flattened knop and decorated with alternating bands of incised zigzag and circular motifs encircling the body. The bishop of tapering angular profile with a cleft crest, each face divided by a central ridge and engraved with oval and linear motifs.
H: Approximately 5.7-7cm
Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.
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