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Ancient Islamic Stone Chess Piece, Iran Near Eastern. - Carved from natural stone, this Islamic chess piece reflects the abstract forms that became characteristic of early chess sets across the medieval Islamic world. Its simple tapered shape and smooth, hand-worked finish emphasize function over figurative decoration, in keeping with Islamic artistic traditions. Similar stone chess pieces have been excavated at important archaeological sites in Iran, particularly Nishapur, demonstrating the popularity of chess among Persian society during the early Islamic period.