Three Seljuk niello silver-gilt pectoral amulet cases Persia, 12th Century(3)Three Seljuk niello silver-gilt pectoral amulet cases Persia, 12th Centuryeach of flattened crescent form with suspension loops, variously decorated with inscriptions, foliate and geometric motifs, quatrefoils, birds and raised studs the widest 12.8 cm. across(3)Inscriptions: barakat allah li-sahibihi, 'God's blessing to its owner.'Similar examples of pectoral amulet cases can be found in The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art (see M. Spink & J. Ogden, The Art of Adornment: Jewellery of the Islamic Lands, Volume XVII, Part One, London, 2013, pp. 242-243, cat. 200 & 201). The rings at the centre top of each case would have been for the hinge and pin of a lid.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.