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Source Description
The central role of writing in Islamic societies led to calligraphy becoming the most important visual art form. Portable pen cases (Turkish: divit) were made with great care and became objects of art themselves. Examples from the Ottoman lands are characterized by pronounced end pieces with an inkwell and a tubular arm that held the pens. Such pieces were often hinged and had a metal loop for attachment to a belt. The yatate and divit elevated pen cases to the status of wearable works of art. This object bears the tughra of Ahmad III (r. 1703-1730).
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Document identity
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39988
label
Pen Box and Inkwell with Tughra of Ahmed III
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obj
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Source metadata
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39988
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object
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normalized
title
Pen Box and Inkwell with Tughra of Ahmed III
description
The central role of writing in Islamic societies led to calligraphy becoming the most important visual art form. Portable pen cases (Turkish: divit) were made with great care and became objects of art themselves. Examples from the Ottoman lands are characterized by pronounced end pieces with an inkwell and a tubular arm that held the pens. Such pieces were often hinged and had a metal loop for attachment to a belt. The yatate and divit elevated pen cases to the status of wearable works of art. This object bears the tughra of Ahmad III (r. 1703-1730).
provenance
Purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
date
18th century (Ottoman)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
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Gold, Silver & Jewelry
inkwells
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4
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4
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
4.5
height
5.7
depth
23.2
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 3/4 x W: 2 1/4 x L: 9 1/8 in. (4.45 x 5.72 x 23.18 cm)
Source extras
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Ottoman
inscriptions
[Inscription] Stamped: Monogram (tughra) of Ahmad III
dynasty
Ottoman Dynasty
med
silver with gilding and niello
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2431
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392
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