Description: This is an antique, middle eastern brass Persian inkwell pen box. Probably dating from the 19th century. The end appears to have a hand formed replacement piece which fits but you can tell it is handmade. It is a classic style with a quill compartment and attached ink-well with hinged stylized shell lid. Engraved in Arabic with scroll and geometric patterning. The primary function of a pen box (Qalamdan) was to hold tools associated with the work of traveling scribes in tihe Middle East and Ottoman Empire. Length: 8 inches This came from an Braniff Airlines unclaimed freight company in Dallas, Texas in the 70's and is one to add to your collection!
Price: 129 USD
Location: Mount Hermon, Louisiana
End Time: 2025-01-01T11:19:42.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Brass
Type: Box
Region of Origin: Middle East
