Hi guys,
Could it be an opium pipe?
How old do you think it is?
Thank you!
Could it be an opium pipe?
Re: Could it be an opium pipe?
Hello
This looks like a qalamdan (Persian for pen container). Often a brass container which held a pen and an accompanying inkwell. Ottoman or Persian or adjacent territories
I think these were often reproduced as souvenirs so can't comment on age
Hope this helps
Damon
This looks like a qalamdan (Persian for pen container). Often a brass container which held a pen and an accompanying inkwell. Ottoman or Persian or adjacent territories
I think these were often reproduced as souvenirs so can't comment on age
Hope this helps
Damon
Re: Could it be an opium pipe?
Right, Ottoman or Persian Divit Qalamdan
From Arabic dawat. Turkish kalem (pen, quill).
Looks old (19th century) but if exposed to elements brass can show patina and oxidation rather quickly.
Regards
From Arabic dawat. Turkish kalem (pen, quill).
Looks old (19th century) but if exposed to elements brass can show patina and oxidation rather quickly.
Regards
Re: Could it be an opium pipe?
Thank you very much Damon and AG2012.
I didn't know it could be a pen container, it's really interesting!
You're very kind and precise.
I didn't know it could be a pen container, it's really interesting!
You're very kind and precise.