AN IVORY CHESS PIECE
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more
AN IVORY CHESS PIECE

SULTANATE OR MUGHAL INDIA, CIRCA 16TH/17TH CENTURY

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AN IVORY CHESS PIECE
SULTANATE OR MUGHAL INDIA, CIRCA 16TH/17TH CENTURY
Carved with bulging almond eyes, wearing a simple turban tied with a sash and a jama, his hands in front of him, on stand
2 ½in. (6.5cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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