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Scribe's pen and ink case
Scribe's pen and ink case
Scribe's pen and ink case
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentMiddle East

Scribe's pen and ink case

NameCase
Artist Artist Not Recorded
DateLate 19th - early 20th century
Place madeDamascus, Syria, Middle East, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions2 3/16 × 9 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (5.5 × 23 × 7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. O. R. Sellers, A.1973.8.3
Object numberA.1973.8.3
DescriptionScribe's pen and ink case with floral and geometric engraving. Holds ink and reed pens (pens missing from gift).