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Islamic Traveling Scribe's Qalamdam, Inkwell & Pen-Case Combo - photo 1 of 61 / 6

Lot 179 - Islamic Traveling Scribe's Qalamdam, Inkwell & Pen-Case Combo

Latimer and Spencer Estates Auction

By: Edens Auctions, Inc.

A c1900 Islamic traveling scribe's qalamdan, likely Egyptian, 8 1/2" w, combining an inkwell and a pen-case and carried in the scribe's belt or girdle. Also known as a divet, this example is intricately engraved brass, with tight fitting hinged inkwell cap and hinged pen-case cap.

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