Leilão Bidspirit | A Ghaznavid Blue-Glazed Ceramic Bishop

A Ghaznavid Blue-Glazed Ceramic Bishop Chess Piece, Possibly 12th Century. A rare chess piece in the form of an elephant, crafted from red earthenware and covered in a brilliant blue glaze. The elephant is adorned with carved harness details and carries a howdah structure on its back, indicating its role as a bishop. H: Approximately 6.5cm Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.