Who created "Pen Box (Qalamdan)"?

Pen Box (Qalamdan) was created by Islamic in Qajar dynasty (1796–1925), 19th century.

When was "Pen Box (Qalamdan)" created?

This artwork was created Qajar dynasty (1796–1925), 19th century.

What medium is "Pen Box (Qalamdan)"?

Pen Box (Qalamdan) is Painted and lacquered papier-mâché.

Pen Box (Qalamdan)

Islamic

Qajar dynasty (1796–1925), 19th century

Medium

Painted and lacquered papier-mâché

Dimensions

3 × 20 × 3 cm (1 3/16 × 7 7/8 × 1 3/16 in.)

Classification

lacquer

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

36695

About the Artist

Islamic

Islamic art, a profound visual tradition originating in the 7th century CE, flourished across vast territories from Spain to India under Muslim rule, encompassing architecture, ceramics, manuscripts, textiles, and metalwork produced by diverse artisans rather than a single named master. Drawing from pre-Islamic Sasanian, Byzantine, and late antique influences, its early development under the Umayy...

Pen Box (Qalamdan)

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