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19th Century Persian Qalamdan
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19th Century Persian Qalamdan

19th century
Sold 9 October 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques
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Description

Hand painted, papier mâché 19th Century Persian Qalamdan (pen box).

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Persian Qalamdan to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1027249
Dealers Internal Reference
1645
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Hand painted, papier mâché 19th Century Persian Qalamdan (pen box).
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Persian Qalamdan to the 19th Century.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027249
Dealers Internal Ref
1645
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2014

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An elongated, dark-toned antique Persian qalamdan pen case with hand-painted floral motifs and a glossy lacquer finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elongated, dark-toned antique Persian qalamdan pen case with hand-painted floral motifs and a glossy lacquer finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Persian Qalamdan

Archive II An elongated, dark-toned antique Persian qalamdan pen case with hand-painted floral motifs and a glossy lacquer finish. View II
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Colin Brand Antiques

Colin Brand Antiques
Telephone 07786 922 409
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand
Verified Since Apr 2014
Items For Sale 64
Items Sold 957
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
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An elongated, dark-toned antique Persian qalamdan pen case with hand-painted floral motifs and a glossy lacquer finish.
19th Century Persian Qalamdan
Ref: SA1027249
An elongated, dark-toned antique Persian qalamdan pen case with hand-painted floral motifs and a glossy lacquer finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQajar Persian
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Wood, Lacquer, Pigment
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Bird illustrations, Sliding mechanism, Rounded ends
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

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A qalamdan is a traditional persian pen case and inkwell holder, typically featuring a sliding inner drawer, used by scribes and scholars during the qajar era.

These pieces were traditionally constructed from papier-mache or wood, meticulously painted with intricate miniatures or floral motifs, and finished with a protective layer of clear lacquer.

Authentic pieces from the 19th century typically exhibit genuine age-related crazing in the lacquer, natural pigment fading, hand-mixed mineral paints, and traditional Persian iconography characteristic of the Qajar dynasty.

Displaying a qalamdan flat on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece adds a layer of historical texture and globally-sourced character to contemporary and eclectic room designs.

Keep lacquer items out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and cracking, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without using liquid cleaners.
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