Asia - Islam

The calligraphy tools and techniques of Asia are a complex history. The collection is primarily miniature Suzuribako and other Japanese and Chinese instruments and accoutrement. 

The book entitled View of the Pinnacle is worthy reading for those interested in collecting from the region. 

The art of Islamic calligraphy from illumination of the pages of the Koran to Persian Qajar and Mamelukes of the Egyptian empire to the Ottoman‘s of Constantinople developed calligraphy tools and techniques resulting in instruments extraordinaire.