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Place of Origin: Asian
Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan.
The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass.
It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen.
Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell style cover.
The piece measures 9 1/2" inches long x 2" inches high x 2" inches deep.
Great brass decorative Islamic Metal...
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19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique 19th century brass decorated Islamic Turkish Qalamdan.An antique Turkish Brass...
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Mid-19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount
Located in Greven, DE
Chinese Porcelain Desk Vessel with Gilt Bronze Mount
Origin: China, made for the European export market
Material: Porcelain, overglaze decoration, glass liner, gilt bronze
Date: Lat...
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Late 19th Century Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel.
Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit.
19th century.
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Late 19th Century Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Located in Portland, OR
An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200.
The inkwell of cylindrical form and having a shallow dome top cover with a tall knopped finial and inlaid with a twin band of scrolled silver. The base of the dome and the rim of the cover having bands on interlaced silver inlay, the inkwell having three loop handles.
The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script, between the bands are twin panels...
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15th Century and Earlier Islamic Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the 19th century. Of rectangular form with an acanthus leave decorated border on round fe...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Al Thani Collection, a Mughal Indian Square White Jade Inkwell Cover, circa 1800
Located in Queens, NY
Al Thani collection, a Mughal Indian square white jade inkwell cover, circa 1800
Purchased from the Al Thani collection, Christies New York, Sal...
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Late 18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Jade
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful dome topped inkwell is rare, it is attached by chain to th...
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Mid-19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligraphy ink pot. A Japanese, bronze inkwell from the Meiji period, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1900. A charming, tactile piece for the artistic writer, with a rich patina and refined craftsmanship.
Strikingly patinated bronze, displaying deep, characterful tonality throughout
Attractive verdigris ageing lends a distinctive artistic and historical charm
Knurled detail encircles the body, catching the light with elegant texture
Compact and tactile in form, ideal for use upon a writing desk or as a collector’s piece
Evocative of traditional Japanese artistry, merging beauty and practicality
Good weight in the hand at 571g (1.25 lb), lending itself to use as a distinctive paperweight
A superbly atmospheric example of Meiji period bronze craftsmanship, this antique ink pot...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection o...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box.
There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot for water and a stone base to make the ink. And ...
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Late 20th Century Showa Asian Inkwells
Materials
Stone
Small Antique Calligrapher
s Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Intricate pierced detail accentuates...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Soapstone
Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a unique historical object. It is an old Ottoman inkwell made from brass with typical ornaments and little turquoi...
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18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate...
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19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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19th Century Regency Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains.
Lid not original.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & ...
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19th Century Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
$438 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compar...
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$1,008 Sale Price
48% Off
Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of Chinese ink boxes crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. These items may also be used to store a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
Located in Milan, IT
A Russian silver figured inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, taster Mikhail Mikhailovich Karpinshií. Cylindrical inkwell raised on four feet with chiseled and knurled floral e...
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1830s Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900
A good quality desk inkwell, circa 1900, set in warm Siena marble with gilt bronze mounts in the neoclassical style. The hinged domed lid is ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Inkwells
Materials
Siena Marble
c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell
Pen Case
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts. The case's sides are engraved with geometric designs.
9.5" x 2 1/8" x 1.5" h.
Whi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French or...
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19th Century Regency Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Figural Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand.
This is an antique Victorian colonial decorative desk ebony wood stand.
Late 19...
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Ebony
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Stone
Arthur
Bond Sterling Silver Inkwell with Repousse
Chased Water Lilies
By Arthur Bond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell was made by the well known English owned Arthur & Bond of Japan in approximately 1900 in a period Anglo-Japanese style. The cube shaped bottle of the inkwell is ...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Asian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese
Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 18th century, this grouping of brass pen cases have their origins in Persia, Egypt and Japan respectively. Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned sc...
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18th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Supreme x rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen &v mechanical pencil, SS 2023, Japan
By Supreme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme®/rOtring 600 3-in-1
Multicolor pen and mechanical pencil. Includes black and red ballpoint inks with 0.5 mm mechanical pencil. Additional blue refill included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Inkwells
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco
Enameled Bronze Inkwell
w/ Bird and Flower Motif
ca. 1920
Dimensions:
Height: 2.5 inches.
Width: 6.75 inches.
Depth: 3.5 inches.
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Asian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine Russian Empire gilt- and patinated bronze desk top inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810. Rectangular shaped base raised on four turned fee...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Asian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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