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| Keywords: Kazim al-Hasani - Pen-Box with Hunters and Portraits - Walters 71570 - Top.jpg This pen-box is a hollowed-out walrus tusk into which a sliding drawer has been fitted The surface is carved with hunting horsemen and busts of three men and a woman within floral frames The underside of the box is signed in a cartouche Work of Kazim al-Hasani 1231 AD 1815-1816 There is a chip ad a repair where the side touches the cover between 1815 1816 walrus ivory L 9 x W 1 7/16 in 22 8 x 3 6 cm accession number 71 570 37665 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters Signature work of Kazim al-Hasani 1231 place of origin Iran Walters Art Museum license Islamic art in the Walters Art Museum Kazim al-Hasani Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Islamic pen boxes | ||||
