Lot 24: A Ghaznavid Blue-Glazed Ceramic Bishop Chess Piece, Possibly...
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A Ghaznavid Blue-Glazed Ceramic Bishop Chess Piece, Possibly 12th Century.
A striking chess piece, likely a bishop, depicting a human figure atop a stylised elephant. The entire piece is coated in an iridescent turquoise-blue glaze, with the base bearing a row of incised circular motifs.
H: Approximately 7.8cm
Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.
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