Lot 114: A Mamluk Style Brass Pen Box with Silver...
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A Mamluk Style Brass Pen Box with Silver Inlay.
An elongated oval pen box finely crafted from brass, featuring intricate silver inlay throughout its body and lid. The exterior is richly adorned with interlacing vegetal scrolls and star motifs, framed by repeating geometric borders. The lid opens to reveal a two-tiered compartment, the upper level with a small hinged door designed in a mihrab-like form. The surface is further decorated with stylised kufic and arabesque patterns.
H: Approximately 6.5cm
L: Approximately 25.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady.
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