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Ink Scoop

Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ink scoop, thin stem with hexagonal openwork panel and teardrop-shaped spoon, used to add drops of water to re-moisten calligrapher's ink. Iran, 1700-1900.

Object details

Category
Object type
Brief description
Middle East, Metalwork. Ink scoop, thin stem with hexagonal openwork panel and teardrop-shaped spoon, used to add drops of water to re-moisten calligrapher's ink. Iran, 1700-1900.
Physical description
Ink scoop, thin stem with hexagonal openwork panel and teardrop-shaped spoon, used to add drops of water to re-moisten calligrapher's ink. Iran, 1700-1900.
Dimensions
  • Length: 11.1cm
Style
Collection
Accession number
MET.LOST.323

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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