Lot 362 TWO OTTOMAN DIVIT QALAMDANS, 19TH CENTURY
Reference: ART3008211
Two Ottoman divit qalamdans represents traditional writing equipment worn by scribes and officials in the Ottoman Empire. Each piece consists of a long tubular pen case (qalamdan) attached to a small hinged inkwell (divit) mounted near one end.
The elongated rectangular pen cases were designed to hold reed pens (qalam) and other writing implements. Attached to the side is a faceted inkwell with a hinged lid, allowing the user to access ink while keeping it secure during travel.
Length: 21 cm.
Total weight: 483 gr.