Lot Essay
The naskh inscription on the cover reads: al-'izz al-da'im a w'al-iqbal a w'al-.... (perpetual glory and wealth and ..)
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NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY
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A KHORASSAN SILVER INLAID BRONZE PENCASE
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with rounded ends and sliding tray, the cover with two hinges behind and a similar clasp on the front, the base plain, the top with a silver-inlaid benedictory inscription between similar plaited bands, a complex interlaced geometric roundel at each end, areas of reddish patination
8in. (22.2cm.) long
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with rounded ends and sliding tray, the cover with two hinges behind and a similar clasp on the front, the base plain, the top with a silver-inlaid benedictory inscription between similar plaited bands, a complex interlaced geometric roundel at each end, areas of reddish patination
8in. (22.2cm.) long