Ancient Central Asia, India, Indo-Persian, Islamic period, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A beautiful and substantial bracelet formed from high-quality (93%) silver with a circular profile, a spiral wire wrap around the top, and a central lenticular plate with swirling incised decorations. Eleven studded cuffs surround the exterior surfaces of the bangle, and petite geometric panels are laid atop the wire wrapping. A gorgeous example of wearable Islamic artistry! Amethyst fragment for photography purposes only. Size (bracelet): 3.25" Diameter (8.3 cm); size (interior opening): 2.625" Diameter (6.7 cm); quality of silver: 93%; total weight: 131.9 grams.

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 286 - Objects (February 5-8, 2013, lot 734); ex-Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 186 (1989, lot 1415)

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#139959

Wearable as shown. Light fading to some finer details, slight bending to overall form, and minor nicks to some cuffs and wire wrapping, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout.