HIGH QUALITY OTTOMAN QALAMDAN DIVIT INTRICATE ENGRAVED CALLIGRAPHY ISLAMIC 1870

Superb Quality, Antique Turkish Ottoman Qalamdan Divit or travelling writing set - Turkey or Syria, circa 1870. The brass body is SUPERBLY decorated in deeply engraved, elaborate Calligraphy and geometric designs - with added red copper nails, holding the hinge of the pen-case cover.

Work quality is exceptional and way more intricate than ordinary engraved works from the 20th century, usually offered on the market. The entire surface of the pen case and inkwell are covered with the intricate design - inkwell with a hinged, shield-form lid.

Very good condition for the age with no repairs or losses, some soils and age ware - please view detailed pictures. It measures 20 cm long x 4.5 cm tall at the inkwell. We are based in Paris France and deal mostly in Oriental art from China, Japan and India, we also deal in Islamic art and edged weapons, archaeology and other fine antiques from Europe and around the world. You have entered a binding contract under the terms of this listing. The item "HIGH QUALITY OTTOMAN QALAMDAN DIVIT INTRICATE ENGRAVED CALLIGRAPHY ISLAMIC 1870" is in sale since Thursday, January 28, 2016.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "kikot" and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: DIVIT - PEN CASE
• Primary Material: BRASS COPPER
• Age: 1870
• Region of Origin: TURKEY OTTOMAN
• Original/Reproduction: Original