An Ottoman parcel-gilt and nielloed silver pencase (divit), with the tughra of Ahmed III, Turkey, late 17th/early 18th century

comprising a rounded inkpot with eight faceted sides featuring incised floral motifs in lobed medallions, with gilt foliate borders on a nielloed ground, tughra of Ahmed III (r.1673-1736) to underside, the pencase comprising three tubular sections, each with an intricately incised cap and finial, the bodies with niello vegetal designs and engraved foliate sides, joined by openwork panels designed as leaves

In overall good condition, base of inkwell with tughra of Ahmed III possibly added later, as viewed.
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A related example sold at Christie's, 23 October 2007, lot 118.