Inkwell

Description

Inkwell of translucent yellowish glass with iriscedent surface; a tube with flattened circular rim inserted into the cylindrical vessel to prevent the ink from splashing; rounded shoulder with four looped trails; base flat: Middle East, Iran, 9th-11th century

Museum reference

A.1887.717

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Inkwell

Production information

Iran, West Asia

Date

9th - 11th century

Style / Culture

Persian
Islamic

Materials

Glass

Physical description

Milky white iridescent glass

References

Carboni, Stefano. Glass from Islamic Lands: The Al-Sabah Collection Kuwait National Museum. Thames & Hudson, 2001, pp.141-142, cat. no.33a-b