Bidspirit auction | An Islamic Carved Rock Crystal

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