£1,600
A THREE SELJUK SILVER AND NIELLO PECTORAL AMULET CASES, IRAN, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
Comprising three crescent-shaped silver amulet cases with niello decoration, each one hollow inside and with tapering terminals with circular hoops, the silver sheet hammered, engraved and nielloed, the decoration consisting of spirals, interlocking vegetal tendrils, knotwork, pseudo-calligraphy, stylised birds and cross-hatched motifs.
Provenance: Sotheby's London, 11 October 2006, lot 105.
Dimensions: approximately 8cm x 11.5cm each
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