Bidspirit auction | Ancient Islamic Stone Chess Piece

Ancient Islamic Stone Chess Piece with Natural Mineral Veining, Near Eastern. - This finely carved Islamic stone chess piece is executed in a simple conical form, reflecting the abstract, non-figurative style characteristic of medieval Islamic chess sets. Fashioned from a hard reddish-brown stone with striking natural white mineral veining, the piece has been carefully shaped and polished, while displaying age-related surface wear consistent with prolonged use and antiquity. Such stone chess pieces were valued for their durability and craftsmanship, serving as elegant gaming objects that embody the sophistication of chess culture across the medieval Islamic world. 3 cm H x 3 cm Dia from base