Silver inlaid brass Ottoman Inkwell

Exterior of the Body:
The body is inscribed with the full verse of Ayat al-Kursi from the Qur’an, along with the Basmalah, surrounded by leaf motifs.

The exterior of the Lid:
The lid is decorated with a band of leaf motifs and mulberry flowers, along with a verse from the Qur’an: “Nun” The lid is further adorned with a band of flax seeds.

The bottom:
The bottom consists of three sections: two sections with leaf motifs and one with Ottoman calligraphy, inscribed with: “Made by the one seeking the forgiveness of his Lord, from the residence of the revered and honorable master.”

Interior of the Body:
On the inner face of the lid, there is Ottoman calligraphy inscribed with: “And indeed, you are of a great moral character,” with a circle containing the name of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The inkwell has four openings for ink and quills: two with a lid and two with small domes. The small domes are inscribed with: “Ya Hannan Ya Mannan” (O Most Compassionate, O Most Gracious).
Inside the small lid, there is a seal of prophethood surrounded by leaf motifs.
The large lid is inscribed with: “My Lord, increase me in knowledge,” surrounded by both leaf and geometric motifs. On the back of the lid, inside, is the verse: “Indeed, We have granted you a clear victory,” along with the Basmalah.
Inside the large opening, the Prophet is described as “the Truthful, the Trustworthy,” and the small opening is described as “the complete sides,” with the verse: “Read”.