12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Paintings Starting from 1980

Starting from 1980

Jenny Savy

54" tall X 42" wide X 0

possibly Syria or Mosul

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Paintings Starting from 1980An 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