Brass Ottoman Divit Qalamdan Travelling Inkwell, 19th century. Offered along with small copper alloy box,1 1/2" x 5 1/4" x 3"; two small Persian enamel dishes, 4" diameter each; and a heavy cast copper alloy engraved handle 5 1/2" long.
Dimensions::See description.
Property from a former Asian Arts gallery in Manhattan, circa 1940; since passed down through multiple generations of the family.