Bidspirit auction | AN OTTOMAN EGYPTIAN BRASS QALAMDAN

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. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 6 3/4 in., (17.5 cm.) Condition: In good condition with expected scratches on the surface.