An Islamic Gold, Carnelian and Turquoise Pendant, Seljuk Period, ca. 1200 CE

Featuring a central gold pendant of tapering hexagonal form, intricately decorated with filigree accents and round turquoise inlays, strung as a necklace with later carnelian, Persian turquoise, and gold spacer beads. Dimensions: Necklace length: 25 inches (63.5 cm). Pendant length: 2 inches (5.08 cm) Condition: The gold pendant has some denting but is in very good condition overall. Restrung in modern times and suitable for wearing. Provenance: Patti Cadby Birch collection, thereafter Henry Anavian, NYC, then by descent to family.