A Silver-inlaid Inkwell and Cover, Khurasan, 12th-13th Century

of squat cylindrical form, the body and lid with suspension loops and hinges, decorated in silver and copper inlay with inscriptions in horizontal bands separated by a frieze of undulating scrolls, the rim encircled with hares and jackals and the finial with seated figures within drop-shaped cartouches interspersed with interlacing motifs, a band of scrolls to the base

two loop handles missing, pitting and patination of the surface, inlay possibly refreshed in parts, overall good, as viewed
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

inscriptions
Round the lid in cursive: 

al-'izz wa al-iqbal wa al-dawla wa al-sa'ad[a]wa al-tamma wa al-kirama wa al-dawama wa al-faragha wa al-baqa li-sahibihi

'Glory and Prosperity and Wealth and Happiness and Plenitude and Generosity and Endurance and Repose and Long-life to its owner.' 

Round the body in cursive:

al-'izz wa al-iqbal wa a/l-dawla wa al-da/wama wa al- sa'a [da] 

'Glory and Prosperity and Wealth and Endurance and Happiness'

Round the body in Kufic: 

bi'l-yumn wa al-baraka wa al-dawala wa al-daw[la]

'With Good-fortune and Blessing and good turn of Fortune and Wealth'