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reed pen

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reed pen [′rēd ‚pen]
(graphic arts)
A short section of bamboo sharpened to a point at both ends and used for ink drawing.


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The reed pen was used for awhile, but slowly began to be replaced around the 7th century by the quill pen.
The objects in the exhibition come from Iran, Turkey and India, and include reed pens, penknives and maktas, in addition to inkwells, scissors, burnishers, storage boxes and writing tables.
The calligraphy comprises the beautiful lines inscribed with reed pens on paper using ink made from soot.
 
 
 
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