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Pencil case
(مقلمة)

Title	Pencil case
Title Original	مقلمة
Publication Date:	19th century
Publication Place	- Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject	Bronze: Engraved
Type	Other
Language	Undetermined
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	No
Physical Dimensions	طول: 19 سم عرض: 4 سم ارتفاع: 5 سم
Library:	Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID	FBQ.HH.671
Record ID	object;EPM;qt;Mus22;48;ar
Library Location	Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date	19th century
Notes	Interlocking geometric shapes, interlocking six-pointed stars, and Quranic verses adorn the tube-shaped pen cases. The pen or pen is encased in a box which reveals another opening which is filled with ink. In Kufi script, verse 35 of Surah An-Nur extends across the cylindrical body with the phrase “God is the light of heaven and earth.” Originating from Ottoman Syria during the 19th century, the pen box represents a collection of religious objects belonging to Mamluk Renaissance metalwork. Inspired by hammered bronze pieces inlaid with silver and copper, Revival ware was often cast to the desired shape. The interlocking hexagrams and calligraphic style are distinctive features of Mamluk art. The art of writing the Qur’an reflects an important form of worship, as the earthly embodiment of the Word of God. Therefore, writing instruments received exceptional attention, made of precious materials with Quranic verses as decoration. While the oldest Qalamans date from 1148, instances of the Mamluk Renaissance had a far-reaching impact in Europe and Asia.
Sample Text	Sarah Schroeder “Pencil Case” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;48;ar

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Pencil case

(مقلمة)

Publication Date 19th century

Publication Place - Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum

Subject Bronze: Engraved

Type Other

Language Undetermined

Digital Yes

Manuscript No

Physical Dimensions طول: 19 سم عرض: 4 سم ارتفاع: 5 سم

Library Museum With No Frontiers

Library Asset ID FBQ.HH.671

Record ID object;EPM;qt;Mus22;48;ar

Library Location Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum

Date 19th century

Notes Interlocking geometric shapes, interlocking six-pointed stars, and Quranic verses adorn the tube-shaped pen cases. The pen or pen is encased in a box which reveals another opening which is filled with ink. In Kufi script, verse 35 of Surah An-Nur extends across the cylindrical body with the phrase “God is the light of heaven and earth.” Originating from Ottoman Syria during the 19th century, the pen box represents a collection of religious objects belonging to Mamluk Renaissance metalwork. Inspired by hammered bronze pieces inlaid with silver and copper, Revival ware was often cast to the desired shape. The interlocking hexagrams and calligraphic style are distinctive features of Mamluk art. The art of writing the Qur’an reflects an important form of worship, as the earthly embodiment of the Word of God. Therefore, writing instruments received exceptional attention, made of precious materials with Quranic verses as decoration. While the oldest Qalamans date from 1148, instances of the Mamluk Renaissance had a far-reaching impact in Europe and Asia.

Sample Text Sarah Schroeder “Pencil Case” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;48;ar