Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

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An Ottoman parcel-gilt silver scribe's pen box (divit) with the tughra of Mahmud II (r.1808-39), Turkey, first half 19th century

Auction Closed

October 26, 12:30 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the elongated rectangular case with swollen terminals, with bulbous inkwell with champfered corners, the terminals, edges and underside of the inkwell chased and engraved with floral decoration, the case and underside of inkwell stamped with tughra of Mahmud II

31.3cm.