Writing Box
17th century (made)
Place of origin |
Qalamdan or writers box made from ivory, and consisting of three parts. Painted in black, gold and red lacquer colours with sprays of naturalistic flowers. The box contains a pen tray. The structure of the object is reinforced with brass plates and the is lid hinged.
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Brief description | Qalamdan or writers box made from ivory, and consisting of three parts. Painted in black, gold and red lacquer colours with sprays of naturalistic flowers. |
Physical description | Qalamdan or writers box made from ivory, and consisting of three parts. Painted in black, gold and red lacquer colours with sprays of naturalistic flowers. The box contains a pen tray. The structure of the object is reinforced with brass plates and the is lid hinged. |
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Credit line | Given by Her Majesty the Queen, and accepted personally by Sir Cecil Smith at Buckingham Palace |
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Accession number | IM.12-1912 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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