Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Divit Inkwell & Pen Box Hand Engraved 9”

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Divit – Pen Box & Inkwell (Scribe Writing Case)

Authentic Ottoman Turkish divit (traveling scribe’s pen case with inkwell), hand-crafted from solid brass and decorated with hand-chiseled floral/foliate Ottoman motifs. Used by scribes to carry reed pens (qalam) and ink, this piece shows excellent period workmanship and an attractive untouched patina.

Details

• Type: Divit (pen box & inkwell)
• Material: Solid brass
• Design: Hand-engraved floral & geometric motifs across the body
• Origin: Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey)
• Era: Late 19th century (c. 1850–1900, estimated)
• Features: Hinged inkwell lid; long pen compartment for qalam
• Finish/Patina: Rich, original age patina—not polished
• Dimensions: 9" × 2" × 1.5" (approx.)

Condition

Good antique condition with expected surface wear from age. Hinges and lids operate properly; engraving remains crisp. No structural issues observed. Please review all photos for the best representation.

Collector Notes

This is a genuine 19th-century Ottoman divit with strong, even engraving over the full length. Size at 9" places it in the desirable full-length category. Comparable examples typically trade in the mid-market range for authentic Ottoman writing instruments.

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