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Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Silver Ring
Exceptionally Rare Museum-Grade Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring
This incredible piece dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The hexagonal bezel features a negative cursive inscription on a gold plaque. The silver mount itself is ornately nielloed with arabesque scrolled patterns. Applied Seljuk ornamentation and palmettes decorates the band, and towards the back of the chamfered shank a slight vestigial sprued bottom (back-knob) is visible from the casting.
The inscription reads "محمد بهار” which is the name of the owner, Mohamed Bahar.
For a similar referenced example see item 40 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987).
UK Size Q, US size 8, 11.17g Silver
The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, the region enjoyed a period of material and cultural prosperity.
This incredible piece dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The hexagonal bezel features a negative cursive inscription on a gold plaque. The silver mount itself is ornately nielloed with arabesque scrolled patterns. Applied Seljuk ornamentation and palmettes decorates the band, and towards the back of the chamfered shank a slight vestigial sprued bottom (back-knob) is visible from the casting.
The inscription reads "محمد بهار” which is the name of the owner, Mohamed Bahar.
For a similar referenced example see item 40 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987).
UK Size Q, US size 8, 11.17g Silver
The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, the region enjoyed a period of material and cultural prosperity.
$3,316.67
Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Silver Ring—
$3,316.67
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Exceptionally Rare Museum-Grade Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring
This incredible piece dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The hexagonal bezel features a negative cursive inscription on a gold plaque. The silver mount itself is ornately nielloed with arabesque scrolled patterns. Applied Seljuk ornamentation and palmettes decorates the band, and towards the back of the chamfered shank a slight vestigial sprued bottom (back-knob) is visible from the casting.
The inscription reads "محمد بهار” which is the name of the owner, Mohamed Bahar.
For a similar referenced example see item 40 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987).
UK Size Q, US size 8, 11.17g Silver
The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, the region enjoyed a period of material and cultural prosperity.
This incredible piece dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The hexagonal bezel features a negative cursive inscription on a gold plaque. The silver mount itself is ornately nielloed with arabesque scrolled patterns. Applied Seljuk ornamentation and palmettes decorates the band, and towards the back of the chamfered shank a slight vestigial sprued bottom (back-knob) is visible from the casting.
The inscription reads "محمد بهار” which is the name of the owner, Mohamed Bahar.
For a similar referenced example see item 40 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987).
UK Size Q, US size 8, 11.17g Silver
The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, the region enjoyed a period of material and cultural prosperity.
