A KHORASSAN SILVER INLAID BRASS VASE

NORTH EAST PERSIA, SECOND HALF 12TH CENTURY

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A KHORASSAN SILVER INLAID BRASS VASE
NORTH EAST PERSIA, SECOND HALF 12TH CENTURY
Of octagonal faceted baluster form on high domed foot with hexagonal flange, the sides with panels of alternating continuous interlaced arabesques and similar roundels below a band of benedictory kufic inscription, bands of plaited motifs above and below, a band of benedictory naskh around the mouth on scrolling vine ground, the base engraved with roudels containing birds, silver very well preserved, base possibly associated, small restoration to mouth, light green and red patination, two holes in base and underside
9in. (24.5cm.) high

拍品專文

The naskh inscription around the mouth reads: al-'izz w'al-iqbal w'al-dawla w'al-salama w'al-sa'ada w'al-...... w'al-karama w'al-raha(?) w'al-kiya.... w'al-'inaya w'al-'ina[ya] w'al'qana'a w'al-qana'a w'al-baqa li-sahibihi (glory, prosperity, wealth, peace, happiness, ....., nobility, quietude, ......., providence, providence, contentment, contentment and longevity to the owner)

The kufic running around the neck reads: b'il-yumn w'al....w'al-bar[aka] w'al-baraka w'al-dawla w'al-salama w'al-sa'ada w'al-karama w'al-baqa li-sahibihi (with good fortune, ......., blessing, blessing, wealth, peace, happiness, nobility and long life to the owner).