Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box Sold 25" wide X 5" deep

25" wide X 5" deep

he was named an "Artist" by the Academy

a fine & important  investment quality oil painting by the renowned Chinese artist Hu Shanyu

the interior of the trunk with a single candle till

The cabinet is raised on short cabriole feet joined with a shaped apron

Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box Sold 25" wide X 5" deepA fine and important late 15th century Mamluk period inlaid pen box (Qalamdan), possibly Syria or Mosul, circa late 1400's. The slightly domed pen box is lavishly inlaid with gold and silver to both the exterior and interior, with bird motifs in a floral ground and gold geometric devices. The box having twin riveted hinges to the rear and a clasp to the front. A highly important museum quality 15th century pen box in very good condition. Similar boxes