12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Sold 5" wide X 25" deep

5" wide X 25" deep

5 cm X 44 cm

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

thus allowing the sitter to work

This was done professionally and the glass edges were polished to match

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Sold 5" wide X 25" 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