12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Sold Bigelow was born on a

Bigelow was born on a farm in Peru

9" tall X 8" wide

An Antique Victorian Silver Plated spoon warmer

top: 14" diameter)

The lidded dispenser having a faceted lid with a turned finial

12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell Sold Bigelow was born on aAn 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