Scribe's case (divit)

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Scribe's set (divit)Composed of a penholder and an inkwell in cloisonné enamel on copper.The Armenian inscription reads: Ohannes Gasparian. Donated to the Aghtamar monastery in Van. This may be the Catholicos of Aghtamar (Akhtamar)Hovhannes Gasparian, who served from 1823 to 1843.A beautiful and rare object in cloisonné enamel, with an interesting provenance.Length: 24 cm.

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Collection Ana et James Melikian, partie 2

Jun 21, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Paris, FRANCE, France

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