12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Paintings 54" tall X 42" wide

54" tall X 42" wide X 0

the rear of the plate with a cream glaze and pierced to allow the plate to be hung on the wall

10 cm X 10 cm

and letters (the marquetry letters with inlaid writing in French)

it presents as though is was never used

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Paintings 54" tall X 42" wideAn 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