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| Keywords: Muhammad ibn Abu Sahl al-Harawi - Inkwell with Kufic and Naski Inscriptions - Walters 54514 - Top.jpg 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 ca 1200 Medieval bronze inlaid with silver and copper cm 8 accession number 54 514 19874 Hamadan Treasure Dikran Kelekian New York and Paris date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1925 Translation May might and triumph be ever yours as long as the sun and the moon rise Translation With joy divine grace fortune spiritual integrity piety Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces in Miniature The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1984-1985 Poetry and Prayer Islamic Manuscripts from the Walters Art Museum The Walters Art Museum Baltimore 2010 place of origin eastern Iran Walters Art Museum license Islamic metalwork in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
