Islamic ArtLacquerA.H. 1320/ A.D. 1902Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design is a lacquer from Iran created in A.H. 1320/ A.D. 1902 using papier-maché; painted, gilded, and lacquered measuring H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) D: 8 7/8 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Papier-maché; painted, gilded, and lacquered |
| Dimensions | H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) D: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) |
| Classification | Lacquer |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1967 |
| Date | A.H. 1320/ A.D. 1902 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design?
Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design created?
Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design dates to A.H. 1320/ A.D. 1902.
What material is Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design made from?
Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design is crafted from papier-maché; painted, gilded, and lacquered.
Where does Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design originate?
Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design originates from Iran.
Is Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design in the public domain?
Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.