A rare calligraphic mould-blown glass inkwell Persia, 12th CenturyA rare calligraphic mould-blown glass inkwell Persia, 12th Centuryof slightly flaring cylindrical form, the yellow glass moulded with a series of circle motifs surmounted by a band of inscription in kufic, the shoulder with raised band, applied circular rim 7.4 cm. diam. Inscriptions: barakah li-sahibihi, 'Blessing to its owner'.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.