Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box Paintings The adjustable slide with two

The adjustable slide with two hinged supports with brass Gothic style strap hinges

Mbutha 's paintings have extraordinary life and capture both the reality of his chosen subjects and the freshness of a creative spirit at work

photography

in the Renaissance Revival manner

each around 7 carats in size and with a gallery of smaller faceted amethysts below

Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box Paintings The adjustable slide with twoA 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