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19th Century Oriental Scribe's Pen And Inkwell Case.

Item#: IW819

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19th Century Oriental Scribe's Pen And Inkwell Case. This is a brass Calligrapher's instrument with long compartment to hold dip pens or quills and an attached inkwell with a hinged lid in the form of a shell. Made and signed by an Armenian artist for a Persian penman. It is inscribed with a Persian verse and richly engraved with birds of paradise, scrolls and geometrical designs. About 22 cm (9 inch) long.