SELJUK SILVER CUFF BRACELET

Ca. 1100-1200 AD. A silver cuff bracelet crafted with meticulous precision and attention to detail. Its flat section body, skillfully modeled in the round, is adorned with reinforced edges, enhancing both its durability and aesthetic appeal. The bracelet's interior and exterior surfaces feature a captivating decoration composed of 16 horizontally oriented strands of silver. These strands are divided at the center by a vertical broad panel, creating an engaging visual contrast and texture. For the elite and nobility, Seljuk silver bracelets became a symbol of wealth, prestige, and social status. The intricacy of their designs and the preciousness of the materials used demonstrated the wearer's refined taste and affluence. These bracelets were often worn during grandiose gatherings, ceremonial events, or royal court proceedings, showcasing the wearer's elevated position within the society. Size: 53mm x 70mm ; Weight: 175.52g Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.