Turkish brass quill and inkwell case, likely made in the 1800s for a traveling scribe. This piece has wonderful hand engravings all throughout the exterior.
The case is in great overall condition, especially considering age.
Measurements:
3 1/2 inches from the back hinge to the end of the inkwell
93/4 inches long
2 inches wide
The piece displays stylized writing and fancy
decorations along both sides of the quill case and around the inkwell.
Ottoman travel inkwells, often referred to as 'divit, were essential tools for scribes and travelers throughout the vast Ottoman Empire.
These inkwells were not merely utilitarian objects but also served as status symbols and personal accessories.
Turkish brass quill and inkwell case, likely made in the 1800s for a traveling scribe. This piece has wonderful hand engravings all throughout the exterior.
The case is in great overall condition, especially considering age.
Measurements:
3 1/2 inches from the back hinge to the end of the inkwell
93/4 inches long
2 inches wide
The piece displays stylized writing and fancy
decorations along both sides of the quill case and around the inkwell.
Ottoman travel inkwells, often referred to as 'divit, were essential tools for scribes and travelers throughout the vast Ottoman Empire.
These inkwells were not merely utilitarian objects but also served as status symbols and personal accessories.
