Antique Brass Divot (Qalamdan) Ottoman Empire

This is an antique divit (also known as a qalamdan), a portable writing set traditionally used by scribes, scholars, and traveling merchants. These sets were essential tools for professional writing before the invention of modern fountain pens. They typically feature two main components: Pen Case: The long, tubular compartment stores reed pens (qalam) or quills. Inkwell: The attached, rounded box with a hinged lid holds ink. From the Ottoman Empire dating around the 18th-19th century, made of brass.