10th C. Seljuk Bronze Horse Identification Tags
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Medieval Middle East/Central Asia, Persia, modern day Turkey, Seljuk (Seljuq) Empire, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A pair of hammered bronze ornamental discs used as horse identification tags. The convex forms are centered with perforated attachment domes, and the shoulders are engraved with three trapezoidal panels that perhaps contain the name of the horse. The rim of each disc is adorned with four enclosed helical panels that are interrupted with four ringlets, and both discs are enveloped in wonderful golden-brown patina. Lucite display stands for photography purposes only. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 4.375" W x 1" H (11.1 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private California, USA collection acquired in the 1970's
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#156205
Provenance: private California, USA collection acquired in the 1970's
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#156205
Condition
Both items have minor abrasions and encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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10th C. Seljuk Bronze Horse Identification Tags
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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