Bidspirit auction | Nishapur Stone Chess Piece, Iran

Nishapur Stone Chess Piece, Iran Nishapur Seljuq Period, Islamic - Nishapur was a thriving cultural center during the Seljuk period and a key stop on the Silk Road, making it a hub for early chess development. Many such pieces were recovered from excavations at sites like Tepe Madrasa and Sabz Pushan. These sets represent some of the earliest extant examples of the game as it spread from India to the Islamic world. Size : 1.8 CM DIA x 3 CM H