Bidspirit auction | A Fatimid Jet King or


A Fatimid Jet King or Queen Chess Piece, 11th–13th Century. This jet-black chess piece features a rounded top and a tapering cylindrical form. The surface is densely carved with swirling spiral patterns on the front and angular linear motifs along the sides. The back is adorned with block-like designs reminiscent of Kufic script, arranged in vertical alignment. H: Approximately 6.3cm Provenance: Part of a private Danish collection.