Fine Antiquities, Islamic & Asian Works of Art

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Lot 104: A Fatimid Jet King or Queen Chess Piece,...

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This auction ended on 17 September 2025.

Start price: £1,300

Estimated price: £2,000 - £2,500

Buyer's Premium: 22%

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A Fatimid Jet King or Queen Chess Piece, 11th–13th Century.
This jet-black chess piece features a rounded top and a tapering cylindrical form. The surface is densely carved with swirling spiral patterns on the front and angular linear motifs along the sides. The back is adorned with block-like designs reminiscent of Kufic script, arranged in vertical alignment.
H: Approximately 6.3cm
Provenance: Part of a private Danish collection.