A RARE MIDDLE EASTERN MAMMOTH TUSK CHESS PIECE The rounded ...

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2454 - A RARE MIDDLE EASTERN MAMMOTH TUSK CHESS PIECE The rounded form carved with a raised back above a se...

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£2,000 - £3,000

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A RARE MIDDLE EASTERN MAMMOTH TUSK CHESS PIECE
The rounded form carved with a raised back above a semi circular seat, carved with dot motif in sizes, possibly Egyptian,10/12th century, 136.45 grams, 5cm high,
and 5.8cm diameter

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wear commensurate with age

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