A GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL PENCASE (QALAMDAN)
A GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL PENCASE (QALAMDAN)

QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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A GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL PENCASE (QALAMDAN)
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical elongated form, with sliding tray, the engraved decoration consisting of floral cusped cartouches and elongated medallions, on gold damascened floriated scrolling ground, the inkwell marked 'Hadi', with original marbled papier-mâché box
8 ¾in. (22.5cm.) long

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