12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts This handmade candlestick is of

This handmade candlestick is of a monumental size and is in excellent condition

Circa 1860

Cossiers also painted altarpieces

36" tall X 23" wide X 22" deep

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12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts This handmade candlestick is ofAn 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