Bidspirit auction | Terracotta chess piece, Islamic period,

Terracotta chess piece, Islamic period, Nishapur Iran. Near Eastern - This finely modeled terracotta chess piece originates from the celebrated medieval city of Nishapur in northeastern Iran, one of the foremost artistic and cultural centers of the Islamic world. Crafted from reddish earthenware, the piece features a distinctive conical form embellished with carefully arranged circular perforations, creating a striking geometric pattern that reflects the abstract aesthetic favored in early Islamic craftsmanship. The restrained yet sophisticated design embodies the Islamic preference for stylized forms over figural representation, resulting in a functional object of remarkable artistic elegance. 3.3 cm H x 2.2 cm dia