Title: Inkwell
Date: early 13th century AD
Location: western Iran or northern Mesopotamia
Materials: quaternary copper alloy, cast and inlaid with silver and copper
Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.5cm
Accession Number: MTW 1474
Other Notes:
The sides of the inkwell bear eight-petalled rosettes in a network of interlacing chains and the lid, a benedictory inscription broken by more eight-petalled rosettes. The handles at the side, aligning with loops on the lid, allowed the inkwell to be carried in a leather sling.
Bibliography:
J.M. Rogers, The Arts of Islam. Masterpieces from the Khalili Collection, London 2010, cat.115, p.103.
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