12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Paintings it presents as though is

it presents as though is was never used

possibly Syria or Mosul

25" tall X 30

The sides having brass carrying handles and the chest is raised on turned bun feet

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

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Paintings it presents as though isAn 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