Artists' ToolsPersian12th-13th century

Inkwell

12th-13th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Technique

Cast

Medium

Metal

Culture

Persian

Period

Seljuk-Atabeg period

Century

12th-13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

10 cm (3 15/16 in.)

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