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Art of the Islamic World & Beyond

Art of the Islamic World & Beyond

Lot 61: A THREE SELJUK SILVER AND NIELLO PECTORAL AMULET CASES, IRAN, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY

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This auction ended on 24 April 2026.

Start price: £1,500

Estimated price: £2,000 - £4,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: £1,600

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