A group of Seljuk gold repousse Necklace Elements
probably Syria, 11th/ 12th Century
probably Syria, 11th/ 12th Century
comprising fifteen elements, each of tear-shape with repousse decoration consisting of inscriptions on either side, each surmounted by a small suspension hoop strung with later turquoises
each approx. 2.5 cm. long(15)
each approx. 2.5 cm. long(15)
Estimate:
£4,000 - 6,000
€4,700 - 7,000
US$ 6,300 - 9,400
€4,700 - 7,000
US$ 6,300 - 9,400
Footnotes
- The inscriptions comprise a repetition of Qur'an, XI (Hud), a part of verse 56.
For a necklace with similar repousse pendants offered at Sotheby's, see, Arts of the Islamic World, 12th October 2000, lot 110.
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
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