Lot 155: A Fatimid Rock Crystal Chess Piece, 11th–12th Century.
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A Fatimid Rock Crystal Chess Piece, 11th–12th Century.
A rock crystal chess piece of rounded cylindrical form, carved with a spiral crest resembling a stylised mane or headdress, and a collar band decorated with concentric circular motifs and diagonal patterns.
H: Approximately 3.2cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.
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