12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts The lid having handcut steel

The lid having handcut steel hinges most likely replaced in the 17th century from the previous steel 'snipe' hinges

1989: Third Prize

The jar standing on a flared foot with a blue four-character mark to the base

36" tall X 23" wide X 22" deep

Both sides of the chest having hand-forged iron carrying handles within a deeply carved lozenge design and corresponding geometric floral devices

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts The lid having handcut steelAn 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