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Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat)

16th or 17th century or later

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Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat), Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

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Title: Pen Case and Inkwell (davat-i daulat)

Date: 16th or 17th century or later

Geography: Made in Deccan or North India

Medium: Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds

Dimensions: Pen case: H. 1 5/8 in. (4 cm)
W. 12 1/8 in. (30.6 cm)
Inkwell: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)

Classification: Gold

Credit Line: The Al-Thani Collection

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