Iranian Writing Case with Inkwell

This brass (with silver and gold inlay) writing case is part of the Museum of Art’s (NYC) Islamic Art collection. The lavish miniature overall decoration of this writing case consists of eulogic inscriptions.

Inscription: The Arabic inscriptions are partly the usual titles of Mamluk Sultans, partly good wishes:
– Exterior, base: Glory, continuance, forbearance, reward, elevation, ascendance, victory over enemies, the crown of kings and sultans, the defender of the oppressed from the oppressor, the aided … … the reviver of justice in the world, may his victories be glorious, his worth be multiplied, his dignity be increased. And may his good fortune remain apparent, and his stars flourish as along as morning should come and prayer should be called.
– Interior: Glory to our lord, the master, the wise, the just, the aided, the victorious, the aided to victory. Glory to our lord, the master, the just, the aided, the victorious, the aided to victory, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the outposts, the conqueror, the supporter of Islam and the Muslims, may his victories be glorious and his (worth) be multiplied.
– Lid, center: Glory to our lord, the master, the wise, the just, the aided, …, the aided to victory, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the outposts, the conqueror, the supporter of Islam and Muslims, the crown of kings and sultans, the reviver of justice in the world, the defender of the oppressed from the oppressors, the aided … the god of the two worlds, may his victories be glorious and his dignity be multiplied and his worth be elevated.
– Body, top: Glory to our lord, the master, the wise, the just, the aided … the Sufi, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the outposts, the conqueror, the supporter of Islam and Muslims. Glory … and prosperity to its owner and longevity … victory, prosperity, and lasting glory … and masterly life and good luck to its owner.