Bidspirit auction | An Islamic Rock Crystal Queen


An Islamic Rock Crystal Queen Chess Piece, 13th–16th Century A finely carved Islamic chess piece in the form of a queen, rendered in translucent rock crystal. The stepped throne-like form features deeply incised arched panels encircling the sides, with a domed top and a high back. H: Approximately 2.3cm Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.