Ottoman travel inkwell with pen holder, 19th century
Ottoman travel inkwell with pen holder, 19th century
Lot. 38006955/737
Start the . 01 Nov 2025 00:00 AM
Finish. 01 Nov 2026 00:00 AM
Substraction. 361 days - 9 h. - 28 m. - 14 s.
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Description.
Portable inkwell made of brass, finely engraved with geometric and calligraphic motifs. The piece consists of a rectangular body decorated with inscribed cartouches and borders, an ink reservoir with a hinged lid, and a side compartment for pens. These inkwells, known as divit or mürekkeplik, were common among scribes in the Ottoman Empire.
Size: 4 x 5 x 19 cm
















