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Speaking Object: Inscribed Pen Box

Mohammad Farsimadan
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Listen to the poetry on this inlaid metalwork pen box. The Speaking Object project gives voice to inscribed works of art from the Islamic world.

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Inscribed Pen Box, Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver, gold, and black compound
Inscribed Pen Box
made in early–late 14th century; altered shortly before mid-15th century