An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861) — An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861)

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Estimate: £600–£800 hammer ≈ $747–$996
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online Sale, London, New Bond Street · 18 May 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-489050
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An Ottoman Silver Scribe's Pencase, An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861). Bonhams, 18 May 2023, lot 340. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489050.

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An Ottoman Silver Scribe's Pencase, An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861). Bonhams, 18 May 2023, lot 340. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489050.

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From the same sale Islamic and Indian Art Online Sale · May 2023

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