Bidspirit auction | A Fatimid Rock Crystal Chess

A Fatimid Rock Crystal Chess Piece, 11th–12th Century. A rock crystal chess piece of rounded cylindrical form, carved with a spiral crest resembling a stylised mane or headdress, and a collar band decorated with concentric circular motifs and diagonal patterns. H: Approximately 3.2cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.