12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Sold 5" wide X 9" deep

5" wide X 9" deep

5" wide X 25" deep

5 cm X 44 cm

The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work

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12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Sold 5" wide X 9" deepAn ancient Khurasan silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell, Eastern Persia or Herat, 12th 13th century, from an important private Middle East collection. The inkwell is of cylindrical shape with a domed shaped lid with dot shaped silver and copper inlay in a stylized floral form, the lid having a knop shaped finial. Both the lid and base having engraved cartouches inlaid with silver calligraphic inscriptions. The base has corresponding stylized