Bamboo pen

Title
Bamboo pen
Creator
Mehmet Ozcay
Year/Period
2001
Region
Turkey
Material
Bamboo
Dimension
Object size: L16.5 x B1.0 cm
Accession No.
2001-01621
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Donated by Mehmet Ozcay, Turkey

This pen made of bamboo is specially cut by Mehmet Ozcay, one of Turkey's most prominent calligraphers today. Calligraphy is a very important art form in the Islamic world. In Turkey, it has been one of the most esteemed medium of artistic expression.

 

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