ANTIQUE BRASS QALAMDAN Sourced from the village of

Sourced from the village of Water

A flat base with slightly raised edges boasts a minimal

The design that is customary of the period

All pieces labelled EPNS

quality craftsmanship

ANTIQUE BRASS QALAMDAN Sourced from the village ofQalamdans, translated from the Persian language as a box for pen storage, were travelling quill or reed pen holders with inkwells attached, often used by official calligraphers and itinerary scribes who would travel for business or attendants posted near a city gate who would write out legal or administrative documents for illiterate citizens. These cases were were made to be portable and protective of their delicate contents, oftentimes worn attached