12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy – BLOOMSBURY FINE ART & ANTIQUES

An 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. B
An 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 floral silver dot inlay and calligraphy, with three hinged handles (one possibly a later replacement) and a band of inlaid silver 'ropework' design to the base. Condition is good, a very similar inkwell is housed in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, see also a similar inkwell in the David Collection, Copenhagen. From a prominent Middle East collection.

An 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 floral silver dot inlay and calligraphy, with three hinged handles (one possibly a later replacement) and a band of inlaid silver 'ropework' design to the base.

Condition is good, a very similar inkwell is housed in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, see also a similar inkwell in the David Collection, Copenhagen. From a prominent Middle East collection.

A rare and important Khurasan silver-inlaid brass basin, probably Herat, circa 1200, Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets, 2021

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200 For Sale at 1stDibs

A rare and important Khurasan silver-inlaid brass basin, probably Herat, circa 1200, Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets, 2021

Vintage Arts, Regional Art, Middle Eastern

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell For Sale at 1stDibs

Antique 19th Century Islamic Brass & Silver Inlaid Koran/Qur'an Case, – BLOOMSBURY FINE ART & ANTIQUES

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy – BLOOMSBURY FINE ART & ANTIQUES

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell For Sale at 1stDibs

Bronze Silver Middle Eastern Antiques for sale

Bronze Silver Middle Eastern Antiques for sale

Antique 19th Century Islamic Brass & Silver Inlaid Koran/Qur'an Case, – BLOOMSBURY FINE ART & ANTIQUES