A Khorassan silver inlaid bronze inkwell
12th/13th Century
of cylindrical form, the cover with lobed central boss rising to a central knop, with a loop side handle, decorated with kufic inscription, the base with applied bronze handles separating stylised figural decoration -- 4¼in. (10.8cm.) high, (replacement inlay, old damages).
See Illustration.
A Khorassan silver inlaid bronze inkwell
12th/13th Century
of cylindrical form, the cover with lobed central boss rising to a central knop, with a loop side handle, decorated with kufic inscription, the base with applied bronze handles separating stylised figural decoration -- 4¼in. (10.8cm.) high, (replacement inlay, old damages).
See Illustration.
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