January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 188: A Collection of Islamic Marble Chess Pieces, Possibly...
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A Collection of Islamic Marble Chess Pieces, Possibly 10th–12th Century.
A group of four carved marble chess pieces, each displaying a distinctive geometric form in brown, cream, and grey fossil-rich stone. The set includes tapering cylindrical and faceted profiles, with surfaces naturally patterned by dense fossil inclusions throughout. The pieces vary slightly in shape and height, featuring flat tops and angled shoulders typical of early abstract gaming forms.
H: Approximately 4-7.5cm
Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.
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