{"product_id":"antique-persian-region-brass-qalamdan-traveling-inkwell-pen-case-قلمدان-برنجی-کهن-منسوب-به-ایران-همراه-با-دوات-سفری-و-جای-قلم","title":"Antique Persian-Region Brass Qalamdan Traveling Inkwell \u0026 Pen Case | قلمدان برنجی کهن، منسوب به ایران، همراه با دوات سفری و جای قلم","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eAntique Persian-Region Brass Qalamdan Traveling Inkwell \u0026amp; Pen Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eA finely aged brass traveling writing set, traditionally known as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eqalamdan\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003edivit\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to hold writing pens together with an attached inkwell. This example features delicate punched and engraved border decoration, small calligraphic-style symbols near the top, and a raised shell-form relief on the inkwell cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eObjects of this type were used across Persian, Ottoman, and broader Middle Eastern writing cultures by scribes, calligraphers, scholars, merchants, and educated travelers. The long compartment would have held reed pens or writing implements, while the attached inkwell allowed for portable use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eThe piece has a warm aged brass surface with visible patina, oxidation, scratches, and handling wear consistent with age and prior use. The small symbols or cartouche near the top appear decorative or calligraphic in style, though they are not fully legible from the available images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b3fx7k\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eObject type: Traveling inkwell and pen case \/ qalamdan \/ divit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lofuv9\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eRegion: Persian-region \/ Ottoman-Persianate Middle Eastern cultural sphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eff4eg\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eMaterial: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ik39mr\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eDecoration: Shell-form inkwell cover, punched borders, engraved details, small calligraphic-style symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wqfc9v\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eSize: Approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e8 x 2 x 1 1\/2 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t50qf9\" data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003ePeriod: Likely late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xpcwn3\" data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eCondition: Antique condition with patina, oxidation, surface scratches, small marks, and age-related wear throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eAttribution Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eThis object was acquired from auction as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eAntique Persian Qalamdan Brass Traveling Inkwell and Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because similar brass traveling writing sets were produced and used across Persian, Ottoman, and broader Islamic regions, it is described here conservatively as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003ePersian-region \/ Ottoman-Persianate qalamdan or divit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eA distinctive antique writing object suitable for collectors of Persian art, Islamic metalwork, calligraphy tools, scholarly objects, and refined desk decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE SHAH’S VAULT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41106884264000,"sku":"TSV-DEC-QAL-001","price":788.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7445\/0240\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-14132250.png?v=1778792571","url":"https:\/\/www.theshahsvault.com\/products\/antique-persian-region-brass-qalamdan-traveling-inkwell-pen-case-%d9%82%d9%84%d9%85%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%86-%d8%a8%d8%b1%d9%86%d8%ac%db%8c-%da%a9%d9%87%d9%86-%d9%85%d9%86%d8%b3%d9%88%d8%a8-%d8%a8%d9%87-%d8%a7%db%8c%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%86-%d9%87%d9%85%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%87-%d8%a8%d8%a7-%d8%af%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%b3%d9%81%d8%b1%db%8c-%d9%88-%d8%ac%d8%a7%db%8c-%d9%82%d9%84%d9%85","provider":"THE SHAH’S VAULT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}