Bidspirit auction | An Islamic Carved Rock Crystal

An Islamic Carved Rock Crystal Chess Piece, Possibly 10th–12th Century. A carved rock crystal chess piece in the form of a horse’s head, featuring a clear, translucent body with natural internal inclusions. The piece shows a smoothly tapering form, with defined facial contours, rounded muzzle, and a vertically ribbed mane running down the back of the neck. H: Approximately 8cm Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.