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Hearst Museum object titled Pen case, accession number 9-21890a,b, described as Pen case, in two pieces(a,b); case is crafted from two heavy iron tubes, sealed at each end and fitted in the middle. A decorative floral pattern is carved on the surface. A leather thong holds the two parts of the case together.

Hearst Museum object titled Pen case, accession number 9-22212a,b, described as a) case; b) lid. This is an elegant pen case such as would be carried by a nobleman or well dressed Lama. It is crafted from two heavy iron tubes, sealed at each end and fitted in the middle. A decorative floral pattern is carved through the surface of the iron cylinders. The surface is then covered with gold. A thick cotton cord, with a decorative silk tassel and jade fittings, holds the two parts of the case together. The case is tucked into the sash at the front of the monk's or layman's robe. The ritual canteen (T-128) may then be suspended by its cord from the pen case. Bamboo or other quill pens are carried in the case. The bamboo pen is made from a single piece of bamboo, the end cut at an angle and then split and carved in such a manner as to form a small reservoir. This makes the pen rather fragile and in need of the strong, protective enclosure of the pen case. See: T-73 pict. See similar item: T-73, T-100, T-101, B-06See- Ink Well T-90.