Description: Middle Eastern / Persian / Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy WritingA 19th century brass decorated Islamic Persian Qalamdan. 'Qalamdan' is a combination of two words 'qalam' meaning 'pen' and 'dan' meaning 'container.' These boxes were often made for discerning and affluent penman for calligraphy and were inscribed with the maker's name. Used by scholars and writers for Arabic and Persian verses.The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with Arabic calligraphy writing. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen.Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved Moorish designs with a shell style cover.The piece measures 8.75" inches long x 1.75" inches high x 2" inches deep.Great decorative Islamic art object. Please ask any questions you may have before purchasing. Please also see my other auctions for more art and collectibles. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 60 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-02-08T22:09:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Material: Brass
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Vintage: Yes
