A KHORASSAN SILVER INLAID BRONZE INKWELL NORTH EAST PERSIA, EARLY 13TH CENTURY Of cylindrical form, the cover with lobed central boss rising to a ball knop, the sides inlaid with three rows of florets divided by interlacing ropework, three applied bronze handles, the outer lid rim with a band of angular silver inlaid kufic with three applied loops, the top of the lid with band of elongated silver naskh , the lobes of the boss inlaid with silver in the form of birds interrupted by florets, inside of lid with four inlaid florets, base engraved with band of scrolling floral motifs around a central roundel of silver inlaid interlace, the interior of the mouth with a broad flat band of engraved calligraphy interrupted by roundels, little silver missing, some possibly replaced, areas of light encrustation 4½in. (11.5cm.) high
A KHORASSAN SILVER INLAID BRONZE INKWELL NORTH EAST PERSIA, EARLY 13TH CENTURY Of cylindrical form, the cover with lobed central boss rising to a ball knop, the sides inlaid with three rows of florets divided by interlacing ropework, three applied bronze handles, the outer lid rim with a band of angular silver inlaid kufic with three applied loops, the top of the lid with band of elongated silver naskh , the lobes of the boss inlaid with silver in the form of birds interrupted by florets, inside of lid with four inlaid florets, base engraved with band of scrolling floral motifs around a central roundel of silver inlaid interlace, the interior of the mouth with a broad flat band of engraved calligraphy interrupted by roundels, little silver missing, some possibly replaced, areas of light encrustation 4½in. (11.5cm.) high
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