* THREE SELJUK SILVER AND NIELLO PECTORAL AMULET CASES
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
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, approximately 8cm x 11.5cm each.

Provenance: Sotheby's London, 11 October 2006, lot 105.