Lot Essay
A very similar gamespiece was sold in these rooms 12 October 1999, lot 330.
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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN OR PERSIAN, CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY
Details
AN EARLY ISLAMIC BONE GAMESPIECE
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN OR PERSIAN, CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY
slightly tapering form with a recessed collar below the slightly rounded conical head with small central aperture, very slightly cracking
2¾in. (6.3cm.) high
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN OR PERSIAN, CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY
slightly tapering form with a recessed collar below the slightly rounded conical head with small central aperture, very slightly cracking
2¾in. (6.3cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis