Persia, 12th Century — A Khorasan bronze inkwell

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Estimate: £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,416–$2,124
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online Sale, London, New Bond Street · 19 May 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-658300
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Khorasan Bronze Inkwell, Persia, 12th Century. Bonhams, 19 May 2021, lot 65. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-658300.

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A Khorasan Bronze Inkwell, Persia, 12th Century. Bonhams, 19 May 2021, lot 65. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-658300.

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