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OTTOMAN TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND TORTOISESHELL-INLAID PENBOX WITH CALLIGRAPHER'S IMPLEMENTS
OTTOMAN TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular shape, the decoration with checkered panels, the sliding lid with central ivory and copper-inlaid star patterns within a cusped tortoiseshell medallion, the border with an ivory-inlaid frieze, the implements including a polisher, a mounted nib, three sharpening knives and two wax seal impressions
8½ x 4 1/8in. (21.5 x 10.5cm.) (12)
OTTOMAN TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular shape, the decoration with checkered panels, the sliding lid with central ivory and copper-inlaid star patterns within a cusped tortoiseshell medallion, the border with an ivory-inlaid frieze, the implements including a polisher, a mounted nib, three sharpening knives and two wax seal impressions
8½ x 4 1/8in. (21.5 x 10.5cm.) (12)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.