NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY

细节

A KHORASSAN SILVER AND COPPER INLAID BRONZE INKWELL
NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Of cylindrical form with separate cover with central ogival dome with ball finial, the sides engraved with a central band of interlaced scrolling silver vine with copper-inlaid leaves divided by the three applied hinged loop handles, a band of kufic benedictory inscription above and naskh below divided by roundels, the cover with a band of fine naskh around the domed centre with leaves and rosettes, a band of engraved vine around the internal aperture, the underside replaced, silver inlay partially missing and partially replaced, copper inlay original, surface slightly pitted
4¼in. (10.6cm.) high

注意事项

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

拍品专文

The inscription on top of the cover reads:
al-'izz wa al-iqbal wa al-dawla wa al-sa'ada wa al-salama wa al-sahibihi (glory, properity, wealth, peace, happiness and to the owner)
The inscriptions around the sides are not so clearly written and inlaid. They contain similar benedictory phrases.