A Fatimid Smoky Crystal Knight Chess Piece, 11th Century or ...

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£5,000 - £6,000

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A Fatimid Smoky Crystal Knight Chess Piece, 11th Century or Later.

A rare Islamic chess piece carved from translucent smoky rock crystal. The piece represents a horse, likely a knight, stylised with deep incised chevron patterns and curved geometric arches surrounding the base. The raised head and flared neck detail subtly distinguish the figure.

H: Approximately 6cm

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished UAE collector.

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Auction Date: 29th Apr 2025 at 12pm

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Sale Dates:
Tue 29th Apr 2025 12pm (Lots 1 to 444)