AN ISLAMIC TWISTED NIELLO GOLD BRACELET, SELJUK, 12TH-3TH CENTURY

AN ISLAMIC TWISTED NIELLO GOLD BRACELET, SELJUK, 12TH-3TH CENTURY

This bracelet is a very beautiful example of Seljuk jewellery from the 13th century and presents a very high level of craftsmanship with its beautifully twisted body, and finely crafted ends (in the shape of hearts) adorned with fine chisel and niello gold work with fine and sharp flora design, surrounded by dotted chain, and granules of gold. Probably produced by an Anatolian workshop considering that at the beginning of the century, the great Seljuk empire fell under the rule of the Mongols, this bracelet was worn by an affluent member of society.
Diameter: 6.5 cm.
Weight: 46 gr.