12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Blue and White Porcelain Brush Holder/Plate

The bronze having the original patina and is in excellent condition

5" tall X 8" wide

"Jenny Savy

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty CantonAn 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