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Style: Islamic
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, 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 Turkish Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Jade
$15,000 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Inkwell with Islamic symbols
Circa 1900 Origin France
Middle East
Gold and silver patina with Islamic symbols and monograms
Very good general condition with some wear from use
It is a beautiful, very old writing desk...
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Early 1900s French Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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 Asian Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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 Turkish Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
By Iznik Pottery
Located in London, GB
Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand
French, 19th Century
Height 10.5cm, width 34cm, depth 19cm
Revealing a vase and flowers contained in a border of repeating pattern-work, with two lidded inkwells flanking a central holder, this remarkable desk-piece is a very fine Iznik style inkstand, made in France in the late nineteenth century. Stylistically, it draws upon earlier Islamic...
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19th Century French Antique Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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By Émile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble.
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Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
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Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Chinese bronze sword with nice green patina.
Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221 B.C.
Size of sword only: Length 56.3 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Thickness 3.7 C.M.
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Pair of Gilt Bronze Chinese Lanterns, Traditional Style with Inlaid Jade Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilded bronze Chinese lanterns in traditional style with inlaid Jade Plaques. The design of the fret work includes floral motifs as well as meand...
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H 17.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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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Materials
Brass
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...
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H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Ancient Indian Red Sandstone Carving Of An Apsaras
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A likely 12-14th Century Northern Indian temple fragment of a female figure or consort known as an Apsaras. Carved in Red Sandstone, the female figure is appropriately attired in bel...
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New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12
Located in Somis, CA
Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...
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2010s Chinese Islamic Inkwells
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Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...
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Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Bowl with Egyptian Scene
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic Egyptian metal bowl hand-etched and hammered brass.
Early 20th century Egyptian Arabian brass vessel bowl.
Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Inkwells
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Brass
Ancient Buddhist Stone Tabletop Altar with a Lotus Flower
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two handgrips for moving it to the spot of the planned sacrifice. Carved by hand from a si...
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H 8.67 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...
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18th Century Moorish-Ottoman Iznik Style Crescent Moon Architectural Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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H 3 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
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1920 Cast Bronze Camel Sculpture
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This is an antique metal cast brass overlaid with copper decoration sculpture of a camel, circa 1920.
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Antique Decorative Brass Camel Inkwell 1920
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A Fine Mid 19th Century Decorated Islamic Qalamdan, 'Scribe's Box'
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Divit Pencase Inkwell Qalamdan Silver Plated, circa 1861-1876, Ottoman Empire
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a 19th century Turkish silver plated "divit pencase, inkwell" (Qalamdan) from the Ottoman Empire. It dates circa 1860s-1870s. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment....
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Islamic inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Islamic inkwells for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage inkwells created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Islamic inkwells made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for inkwells differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $2,850.
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