Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box Drawings & Prints The brim of the helmet

The brim of the helmet also in parcel gilt and finely engraved and pierced

" The lamp base made of gilded metal

124 cm X 44

Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed temple guard

75" deep (max

Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box Drawings & Prints The brim of the helmetA fine and important late 15th century Mamluk period inlaid pen box (Qalamdan), possibly Syria or Mosul, circa late 1400's. The slightly domed pen box is lavishly inlaid with gold and silver to both the exterior and interior, with bird motifs in a floral ground and gold geometric devices. The box having twin riveted hinges to the rear and a clasp to the front. A highly important museum quality 15th century pen box in very good condition. Similar boxes