19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

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19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising 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. Calligraphy writing is a remarkable and historically significant piece of art and craftsmanship. These exquisite inkwells, also known as "qalamdan" in Persian, are highly collectible and revered for their intricate designs and functional elegance. The pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged lid attached to a squat, square section. Attached to the body is an inkwell with a hinged cover and cut corners, decorated with Moorish designs with a shell style cover. Length: 9.25 inches. Height: 1.6 inches. Qalamdan with Arabic calligraphy writing often date back to the Ottoman Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and individuals who valued the art of calligraphy and the written word. These inkwells were not just utilitarian items but also symbols of cultural refinement, education, and the beauty of the Arabic script. The calligraphy on the qalamdan often carries spiritual and philosophical significance. Condition: Good. No issues, original mellow patina. Photos slightly brighter to show detail. A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising 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. Calligraphy writing is a remarkable and historically significant piece of art and craftsmanship. These exquisite inkwells, also known as "qalamdan" in Persian, are highly collectible and revered for their intricate designs and functional elegance. The pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged lid attached to a squat, square section. Attached to the body is an inkwell with a hinged cover and cut corners, decorated with Moorish designs with a shell style cover. Length: 9.25 inches. Height: 1.6 inches. Qalamdan with Arabic calligraphy writing often date back to the Ottoman Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and individuals who valued the art of calligraphy and the written word. These inkwells were not just utilitarian items but also symbols of cultural refinement, education, and the beauty of the Arabic script. The calligraphy on the qalamdan often carries spiritual and philosophical significance. Condition: Good. No issues, original mellow patina. Photos slightly brighter to show detail

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