Photo of collection object Pen and Ink Box (base)
Pen and Ink Box (base), 1697–98. 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.). Bequest of James Parmelee, 1940.689.a. CC0.

Pen and Ink Box (base)

1697–98

Maker Unknown

Islamic Art

Pen and Ink Box (base), 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.a
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.a
Credit Line
Bequest of James Parmelee
Rights Statement
CC0

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