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Persian / Ottoman Brass Divit Scribe’s Case
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Material | Brass |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Measuring | 9” long |
Persian / Turkish Ottoman brass divit scribe’s case. A “divit” or “qalamdan” is a type of inkwell and pen case used by scribes in the Ottoman Empire.
Sold for $285 in October 2023
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