12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts John Bliss American Marine Compass

John Bliss American Marine Compass

The jar standing on a flared foot with a blue four-character mark to the base

75" wide X 0

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

Cossiers also painted altarpieces

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Decorative Arts John Bliss American Marine CompassAn 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