19th-century Persian Lacquered Qalamdan Pen Box with Horse Motif Platters Unframed 21 x 24"

Unframed 21 x 24"

39" H x 12" H

Direct from the Quaker world

6” L x 3

offering a compact and utilitarian solution for educational settings during this historical period

19th-century Persian Lacquered Qalamdan Pen Box with Horse Motif Platters Unframed 21 x 24"Among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods, is this handcrafted wooden pen box, known as a qalamdan. Traditionally used to hold calligraphy tools, this elaborately decorated box with a hand painted floral and equestrian motifs is finished with glossy lacquer and opens with a sliding lid that pulls out from the side. Details 9 L x 1. 5 W x 1. 5 H Lacquered wood c. 1830s Persia Please note that this item is for decorative uses only.