Inkwell with Zodiac Signs, early 13th century, Attributed to probably Iran, Brass; cast, inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound, H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Metal, One of the innovations of the Khurasani metalworkers is the development of animated inscriptions, in which parts of letters are transformed into animal or human figures. Here, the tall letters of the inscription on the lid are embellished with human heads
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Inkwell, Zodiac Signs, early 13th century, Attributed, Iran, Brass, cast, inlaid, silver, copper, black compound, H, 5 7/8, 14.9 cm, Metal, innovations, Khurasani metalworkers, development, animated inscriptions, parts, letters, transformed, animal, human figures, tall letters, inscription, lid, embellished, heads
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