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An early ivory game piece.

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An early ivory game piece.
Stock Number:
06072
$ 475.00
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Description

An early ivory game piece.
Most probably a chess piece.
A highly unusual feature is the stylized face within concentric arches carved on the base.
Early Islamic or Christian.
Some ancient loss evident.

 

Origin:

 Circa 8th-9th century A.D. Syria

Dimensions:

 Height: 4.1 cm