Bidspirit auction | An Islamic Rock Crystal King

An Islamic Rock Crystal King or Queen Chess Piece, 12th Century. A translucent rock crystal chess piece shaped in a domed, arched form. The surface is finely carved with swirling vegetal scrollwork flowing vertically across the body, bordered by architectural ridges resembling arched niches. H: Approximately 6.2cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.