Lot Essay
The naskh inscription is a repeat of one word, possibly al-inyat ('favour' or 'gift').
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NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
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A KHORASSAN SILVER INLAID BRONZE PUMICE STONE HOLDER
NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the top with central panel of silver-inlaid spiralling foliage bordered by a band of silver stylized benedictory naskh, in copper inlaid band borders and with copper drop-shaped corner-pieces, the sides with band of incised kufic, containing a rectangular piece of pumice, slight damages and corrosion
3 1/8in. (5.5cm.) long
NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the top with central panel of silver-inlaid spiralling foliage bordered by a band of silver stylized benedictory naskh, in copper inlaid band borders and with copper drop-shaped corner-pieces, the sides with band of incised kufic, containing a rectangular piece of pumice, slight damages and corrosion
3 1/8in. (5.5cm.) long
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