AN OTTOMAN PEN-CASE
AN OTTOMAN PEN-CASE

MARKED VEHBI, TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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AN OTTOMAN PEN-CASE
MARKED VEHBI, TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of tubular form, opening to reveal a qalam and a bone letter-opener, the bottom concealing a brass inkwell, the fine decoration with gilt floral sprays arranged in medallions, the inkwell with rubbed maker's mark
11in. (28cm.) long.

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