Fine Works of Art: Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Antiquities

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Lot 73: A Ghaznavid Blue-Glazed Ceramic Bishop Chess Piece, Possibly...

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £200 - £300

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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.