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Lacquer pen box (qalamdān)
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Lacquer pen box (qalamdān)
A lacquer pen box (qalamdān) decorated with an intricate floral design in green, gold and red. Probably Iran.
RBSC 419 Rare Books/Special Collections (McLennan Bldg, 4th floor)
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