Lot 1045
Middle Eastern Calligraphy Ink and Pen holder
Sold July 10, 2026
- Price realized
- $22
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Dimensions: 8 1/2×1 1/2×1 1/2″
Condition: Wear Along the Edges
Additional Information: This calligraphy ink and pen holder is a striking artifact of refined intellect and craftsmanship, believed to originate from Islamic regions such as Syria or Turkey, and likely tied to the Ottoman Empire. Cast in bronze and etched with intricate floral motifs and flowing script, it reflects a culture where writing was not just communication—but power, art, and identity. The hinged top opens to house a pen, while a built-in side inkwell anchors the piece in function as much as form.
Dating to the 19th century, this isn’t just a writing tool—it’s a statement of authority and tradition. Every engraved line and worn surface carries the presence of scholars, scribes, and officials who once relied on objects like this to record history itself. Bold, purposeful, and steeped in legacy, it stands as a commanding relic of a world where the written word ruled.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1045
- Category
- Historical Objects
- Closed
- July 10, 2026
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