Bidspirit auction | An Islamic Glazed Ceramic Chess
An Islamic Glazed Ceramic Chess Piece, Possibly Fatimid 12th Century. A ceramic chess piece formed with a rounded, domed silhouette and finished in deep amber, cream, and black glazes. The surface displays sweeping dark linear bands across the front, creating a bold striped effect over a warm brown glaze. The back is coated in a rich glossy amber tone with natural lighter patches. Narrow ridges and smooth curves define the upper section. H: Approximately 4cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.