HEAVY SELJUK SILVER BRACELET
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300.
An open-type bracelet featuring a prominent central ridge and reinforced edges, giving it a bold and striking appearance. The exterior wall of the bracelet is smooth and adorned with very fine etchings comprising abstract patterns and Kufic inscriptions. Jewellery production in the Seljuk era was a highly specialised craft, with skilled artisans using a variety of techniques to create stunning pieces of metalwork.
Size: 65mm x 70mm; Weight: 220g
Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
