Lot 25: A Lot of Five Islamic Bone Gaming Pieces,...
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A Lot of Five Islamic Bone Gaming Pieces, Possibly 10th–13th Century.
A group of five intricately carved bone gaming pieces, likely used as chess or backgammon components across the Islamic world. Each cylindrical or baluster-form piece exhibits distinct incised or pierced geometric motifs, including concentric circles, dot-ring patterns, and star or rosette perforations.
H: Approximately 2.3 – 3.4cm
Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.
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