Not currently on display at the V&A

Pen Box

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved steel oblong pen box with a sliding lid, formerly overlaid with gold wire ornament


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved steel formerly overlaid with gold wire
Brief description
Engraved steel oblong pen box with a sliding lid, formerly overlaid with gold wire ornament, Iran, 17th century
Physical description
Engraved steel oblong pen box with a sliding lid, formerly overlaid with gold wire ornament
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.5in
  • Length: 9.62in
  • Width: 3in
Taken from Register
Gallery label
WRITING-BOX Engraved steel, with traces of gold wire overlay. PERSIAN; 17th century(Used until 10/2002)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
276-1884

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Record createdJune 3, 2005
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