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LOT 0316
Fatimid Rock Crystal 'Knight' Gaming Piece
9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (62.47 grams, 32 mm).
Hexagonal in plan with low-relief stylised horse to the upper face, the lateral facets with stylised perching bird, advancing leopard and other motifs; repaired.
Provenance
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, collection, 1980s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12721-234904.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0316
Fatimid Rock Crystal 'Knight' Gaming Piece
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,550
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