Pen Box (Qalamdan)

late 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Pen Box (Qalamdan)
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Made in Iran, Tehran
Medium: Pasteboard, painted with opaque watercolor and gold leaf under lacquer, gilt, brass
Dimensions: H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
L. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1967
Object Number: 67.206.4a, b
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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