Lot 107: A Pair of Turquoise-Glazed Ceramic Chess Pieces, Possibly...
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A Pair of Turquoise-Glazed Ceramic Chess Pieces, Possibly Fatimid 12th Century.
A pair of small ceramic chess pieces, each of arched rectangular form, covered in a deep turquoise glaze with lighter crackling and natural surface wear. The front of each piece is decorated with a raised V-shaped motif terminating in scrolls at the lower corners, with rounded knop-like details at the top.
H: Approximately 5cm
Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.
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