Bidspirit auction | A Ghaznavid Blue-Glazed Ceramic Bishop

A Ghaznavid Blue-Glazed Ceramic Bishop Chess Piece, Possibly 12th Century. A striking chess piece, likely a bishop, depicting a human figure atop a stylised elephant. The entire piece is coated in an iridescent turquoise-blue glaze, with the base bearing a row of incised circular motifs. H: Approximately 7.8cm Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.