Seljuk silver and niello ring Persia, 12th -13th century

A Seljuk/Seljuq silver and niello ring.

Persia, 12th -13th century.

Ring size L 1/2 UK / 6 US / 52 EU.

Weighs 10 grams.

The ring features a flat bezel framed by a niello-decorated border, with its corners adorned with pinnacles. The shank, designed in an architectural style, is intricately pierced, carved, and further embellished with niello decoration.

Persia is the historical name for the region that is now modern-day Iran. It was home to one of the world’s greatest civilizations, dating back to the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BCE), founded by Cyrus the Great. Persia remained a major cultural and political force for centuries, with later dynasties such as the Parthians, Sassanids, and Safavids shaping its history.