ANTIQUE BRASS QALAMDAN adding contrast to the smooth

adding contrast to the smooth silhouette of this slightly tapering vase

both longer and wider for its size and unusual shape

All pieces labelled EPNS

may contain two arms

rounded fluted bases

ANTIQUE BRASS QALAMDAN adding contrast to the smoothQalamdans, 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