Auction 009
Chinese, Islamic & Indian Fine Art | Some No Reserve Lots
By Grand Auction House
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Apr 29, 2025
Unit B26, 13-25 Church Street, Marylebone, NW8 8DT
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LOT 49:
A Collection of Islamic Rock Crystal Chess Pieces, 12th Century.
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Start price:
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1,400
Estimated price :
£2,000 - £2,500
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A Collection of Islamic Rock Crystal Chess Pieces, 12th Century.
Each piece features distinct shapes and forms, some fluted or faceted, reflecting the stylized and symbolic nature of early Islamic chess sets. The variation in domed, ridged, and pointed silhouettes suggests representations of different chess roles, likely including pawns, rooks, and bishops.
Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.
