19th Century Turkish/Ottoman Inkwell & Quill Holder Qalamdan Divit" Egyptian Goddess Gowri is Shakti or

Goddess Gowri is Shakti or Mother Goddess and an incarnation of Parvati

The cast sculptures are made of painted brass

known as "borkoto" or "berkota"

a vessel of this type would have been used to hold water for washing one's hands & face

Milk jugs like this  play a vital role in these tribal societies

19th Century Turkish/Ottoman Inkwell & Quill Holder Qalamdan Divit" Egyptian Goddess Gowri is Shakti orTraveling Man Treasures is selling this striking antique incised brass Qalamdan Divit calligraphy case, a combination of inkwell and quill holder used by traveling government officials, scribes and calligraphers in the Ottoman and Persian empires. Used and worn with decorative belts, these were symbols of status and wealth. Decorated with incised floral motifs, this Qalamdan Divit measures 9" long by 2. 25" wide. The piece is in great antique