Pen case
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, Brass
Measurements
30 mm (Width); 212 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Iran
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1333833
Summary
Persian pen case, steel inlaid with brass, with sleeve cover. Three panels to the convex cover top, two with floral and bird design, third, central panel has inscription with floral and bird design to the sides. Stylised foliage decoration to the base. Sliding interior with ink well.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.