Islamic Khorassan Bronze Inkwell | Engraved Floral & Geometric Motifs | 10th–12th Century CE

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Formerly part of the BC Galleries Collection, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1976, BC Galleries was a prominent independent Australian dealer specializing in ancient art and antiquities, tribal art, ethnographica, and historical objects from a broad range of cultures. Subsequently held in a private collection in Armadale, Victoria, Australia

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  • Large Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell 10th–12th century CE
  • 360-degree rotating video of an antique Islamic Khorasan bronze inkwell dating to the 10th–12th century CE, featuring intricate engraved floral and geometric motifs, traditional Islamic metalwork, and a rich natural bronze patina. A historical writing instrument from the Islamic Golden Age, showcasing its decorative craftsmanship and age-related surface details from multiple angles.
  • Medieval Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell featuring intricate engraved floral and geometric motifs, circa 10th–12th century CE.
  • Antique Islamic bronze inkwell with a cylindrical body, domed lid, and central handle decorated with traditional Khorassan metalwork.
  • Ancient Khorassan bronze inkwell displaying finely engraved decorative patterns and a rich green and brown aged patina.
  • Medieval Islamic bronze writing vessel featuring detailed floral engravings and geometric ornamentation associated with the Islamic Golden Age.
  • Khorassan bronze inkwell with an elegantly shaped domed lid, central handle, and centuries-old surface patina.
  • Islamic Golden Age bronze inkwell showcasing continuous engraved motifs across its cylindrical body and traditional metalworking craftsmanship.
  • Antique Persian Khorassan bronze inkwell with intricate surface decoration and natural oxidation developed over centuries of age.
  • Medieval Islamic bronze inkwell featuring a removable domed lid and engraved ornamentation characteristic of 10th–12th century Khorassan craftsmanship.
  • Historic Khorassan bronze writing accessory displaying preserved floral patterns, geometric detailing, and naturally weathered bronze surfaces.
  • Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell measuring approximately 3 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide, with engraved decoration and a distinctive domed lid.
Large Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell 10th–12th century CE
360-degree rotating video of an antique Islamic Khorasan bronze inkwell dating to the 10th–12th century CE, featuring intricate engraved floral and geometric motifs, traditional Islamic metalwork, and a rich natural bronze patina. A historical writing instrument from the Islamic Golden Age, showcasing its decorative craftsmanship and age-related surface details from multiple angles.
Medieval Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell featuring intricate engraved floral and geometric motifs, circa 10th–12th century CE.
Antique Islamic bronze inkwell with a cylindrical body, domed lid, and central handle decorated with traditional Khorassan metalwork.
Ancient Khorassan bronze inkwell displaying finely engraved decorative patterns and a rich green and brown aged patina.
Medieval Islamic bronze writing vessel featuring detailed floral engravings and geometric ornamentation associated with the Islamic Golden Age.
Khorassan bronze inkwell with an elegantly shaped domed lid, central handle, and centuries-old surface patina.
Islamic Golden Age bronze inkwell showcasing continuous engraved motifs across its cylindrical body and traditional metalworking craftsmanship.
Antique Persian Khorassan bronze inkwell with intricate surface decoration and natural oxidation developed over centuries of age.
Medieval Islamic bronze inkwell featuring a removable domed lid and engraved ornamentation characteristic of 10th–12th century Khorassan craftsmanship.
Historic Khorassan bronze writing accessory displaying preserved floral patterns, geometric detailing, and naturally weathered bronze surfaces.
Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell measuring approximately 3 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide, with engraved decoration and a distinctive domed lid.
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Islamic Khorassan Bronze Inkwell | Engraved Floral & Geometric Motifs | 10th–12th Century CE

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Khorassan (northeastern Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia)
Material: Cast bronze with engraved decoration
Period: 10th–12th Century CE

Description

This Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell, dating from the height of the Islamic Golden Age, is finely decorated with engraved floral and geometric motifs characteristic of the region’s metalwork. It features a cylindrical body and a domed lid with a central handle, allowing both aesthetic refinement and practical function. The flowing engraved designs exemplify the advanced artistry of Khorassan craftsmen, who produced some of the finest bronzework of the medieval Islamic world.

Features

- Finely engraved floral and geometric decoration

- Domed lid with central handle for practical use

- Cylindrical body with continuous engraved motifs

- Rich aged patina of green and brown tones

- Reflects the cultural sophistication of the Islamic Golden Age

Cultural Significance

Inkwells were indispensable to scholars, scribes, and poets of the Islamic Golden Age, when calligraphy and manuscript illumination flourished. Such objects were symbols of intellectual life, valued both for their beauty and their role in preserving religious, philosophical, and scientific knowledge. A piece like this would have been prized by a learned individual, representing the high esteem placed on scholarship and the written word.

Condition

The inkwell survives in very good antique condition, with a rich natural patina from centuries of age. Minor surface wear and weathering are consistent with prolonged use, but the engraved motifs remain clearly visible. No modern restoration detected.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 3 in
Width: 2.5 in

Age (Approximate)

900–1,100 years old

Provenance 

Formerly part of the BC Galleries Collection, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1976, BC Galleries was a prominent independent Australian dealer specializing in ancient art and antiquities, tribal art, ethnographica, and historical objects from a broad range of cultures. Subsequently held in a private collection in Armadale, Victoria, Australia.

Learn More

Read about the origins and early development of the Islamic world at The Met Museum

Browse Our Collection of Islamic Antiquities

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Khorassan (northeastern Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia)
Material: Cast bronze with engraved decoration
Period: 10th–12th Century CE

Description

This Islamic Khorassan bronze inkwell, dating from the height of the Islamic Golden Age, is finely decorated with engraved floral and geometric motifs characteristic of the region’s metalwork. It features a cylindrical body and a domed lid with a central handle, allowing both aesthetic refinement and practical function. The flowing engraved designs exemplify the advanced artistry of Khorassan craftsmen, who produced some of the finest bronzework of the medieval Islamic world.

Features

- Finely engraved floral and geometric decoration

- Domed lid with central handle for practical use

- Cylindrical body with continuous engraved motifs

- Rich aged patina of green and brown tones

- Reflects the cultural sophistication of the Islamic Golden Age

Cultural Significance

Inkwells were indispensable to scholars, scribes, and poets of the Islamic Golden Age, when calligraphy and manuscript illumination flourished. Such objects were symbols of intellectual life, valued both for their beauty and their role in preserving religious, philosophical, and scientific knowledge. A piece like this would have been prized by a learned individual, representing the high esteem placed on scholarship and the written word.

Condition

The inkwell survives in very good antique condition, with a rich natural patina from centuries of age. Minor surface wear and weathering are consistent with prolonged use, but the engraved motifs remain clearly visible. No modern restoration detected.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 3 in
Width: 2.5 in

Age (Approximate)

900–1,100 years old

Provenance 

Formerly part of the BC Galleries Collection, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1976, BC Galleries was a prominent independent Australian dealer specializing in ancient art and antiquities, tribal art, ethnographica, and historical objects from a broad range of cultures. Subsequently held in a private collection in Armadale, Victoria, Australia.

Learn More

Read about the origins and early development of the Islamic world at The Met Museum

Browse Our Collection of Islamic Antiquities

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