£2,000 - £3,000
An Islamic Carved Rock Crystal Chess Piece in the Shape of a Horse Head, Possibly a Knight, 10th-12th Century.
The piece features a finely detailed horse head with a mane carved in graceful, parallel lines. The translucency of the crystal adds an ethereal quality, enhancing its intricate design and historical value as a unique representation of a chess piece in traditional Islamic craftsmanship.
Provenance: Private W London Collection
H: Approximately 6cm
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