A FATIMID IVORY CARVED BOX, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 10TH-11TH CENTURY A FATIMID IVORY CARVED BOX, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 10TH-11TH CENTURY A FATIMID IVORY CARVED BOX, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 10TH-11TH CENTURY A FATIMID IVORY CARVED BOX, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 10TH-11TH CENTURY A FATIMID IVORY CARVED BOX, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 10TH-11TH CENTURY

A FATIMID IVORY CARVED BOX, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 10TH-11TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3005364

Of rectangular form resting on three thicker carved bases, each side carved elegantly with two bands of angular Kufic inscription ( Fatimid Kufic script) above a band of rabbits.
8 by 16.5 cm.

PROVENANCE
Private collection UK