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LOT 34:
AN OTTOMAN EGYPTIAN BRASS QALAMDAN DIVIT, 19TH CEN.
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AN OTTOMAN EGYPTIAN BRASS QALAMDAN DIVIT, 19TH CEN.
A finely engraved Ottoman Egyptian brass qalamdan divit. The piece is decorated with stylized Arabic lettering as well as depictions of the pyramids and the sphinx. The qalamdan divit was used by travelling scribes and calligraphers to store their brushes, quill, or reed pen in the long pen box, and dry ink in the square container.
19th century.
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Dimensions: L: 6 3/4 in., (17.5 cm.)
Condition: In good condition with expected scratches on the surface.
