Pen and Ink Box
1697–98
Maker Unknown
Islamic Art
Pen and Ink Box, 1697–98. Iran, Safavid period (1501–1722). Lacquer over papier maché; overall: 3.6 x 22.3 x 4.2 cm (1 7/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of James Parmelee 1940.689
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Lacquer
- Formatted Medium
- lacquer over papier maché
- Dimensions
- Overall: 3.6 x 22.3 x 4.2 cm (1 7/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: 1109 Remark: 1109 AH is equivalent to 1697-98 CE
- Departments
- Islamic Art
- Accession Number
- 1940.689
- Credit Line
- Bequest of James Parmelee
- Exhibitions
- Arts of Iran (Islamic art rotation)
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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