An Islamic Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Seals - Cylinder Mitry ran the Anglo-American Bookshop

Mitry ran the Anglo-American Bookshop (est

The front tapering to rounded edges was held together by lacing through the eyelets on either side

showing clear signs of use

These celts were not functional weapons

The handle is connected to the bowl by an elegantly curved piece of silver that tapers to a pointed tip

An Islamic Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Seals - Cylinder Mitry ran the Anglo-American BookshopThis elegant pendant is made using box sheet construction, resulting in a light yet durable diamond shaped piece that tapers into double granules at both the top and bottom. At the center is a raised, domed boss surrounded by tightly wound spiral filigree that resembles stylized foliage. The refined wirework and balanced geometry are typical of high quality Islamic goldwork from the early medieval era, during which jewelers favored intricate filigree