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Seljuk Silver Pendant - OS.254, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.25 " (8.3cm) high x 2.15 " (5.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Silver. In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.
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