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| Keywords: Turkish - Penbox and Inkwell - Walters 57627.jpg The central role of writing in Islamic societies led to calligraphy becoming the most important visual art form Portable pen cases Turkish divit were made with great care and became objects of art themselves Examples from the Ottoman lands are characterized by pronounced end pieces with an inkwell and a tubular arm that held the pens Such pieces were often hinged and had a metal loop for attachment to a belt This parallels the belt-attachable design of the Japanese yatate found elsewhere in this room The yatate and divit elevated pen cases to the status of wearable works of art century 18 Early Modern silver with gilt and niello cm 4 45 5 72 23 18 accession number 57 627 39988 Henry Walters Baltimore date of acquisition unknown by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters The World of Islam Saint Mary's College St Mary's City 1981 Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces in Miniature The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1984-1985 Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts National Library of Medicine Bethesda 1994 Poetry and Prayer Islamic Manuscripts from the Walters Art Museum The Walters Art Museum Baltimore 2010 place of origin Istanbul Turkey Walters Art Museum license Islamic metalwork in the Walters Art Museum Art from Turkey Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
