Inkwell with Kufic and Naski Inscriptions Artist: Muhammad ibn Abu Sahl al-Harawi (Iranian, active ca. 1200) Medium: bronze, inlaid with silver and copper  This inkwell is inscribed with invocations petitioning God’s graces for the owner. One reads: “With joy, divine grace, fortune, spiritual integrity, piety.” The sentiment of the inscribed prayers is appropriate for this ceremonial inkwell, which was likely used for writing official acts of state.
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Inkwell with Kufic and Naski Inscriptions

Artist: Muhammad ibn Abu Sahl al-Harawi (Iranian, active ca. 1200)

Medium: bronze, inlaid with silver and copper 

This inkwell is inscribed with invocations petitioning God’s graces for the owner. One reads: “With joy, divine grace, fortune, spiritual integrity, piety.” The sentiment of the inscribed prayers is appropriate for this ceremonial inkwell, which was likely used for writing official acts of state.

Source: curatedobject.us

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