Brass Antique Ottoman/Persian Scribe's Pen Box/Inkwell/Qalamdan, Circa 1850

L: 9.5" x W: 2."

The very top of the scribe, where it opens, is a bit stuck. However I think it can be fixed.

Note: Item is vintage and is expected to have some wear.

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan.

The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with Egyptian design.

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 geometric designs with a shell style cover.

Great brass decorative Middle Eastern Islamic metalwork art object-