Pen box, with reed pen in penholder, from the gun set of Mahmud I , approx. 1732 (Ottoman period (1300–1922)). Turkey. Gilded silver, emeralds, rubies (or spinels), and reed tip. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Acquired by Henry Walters, 1903, 51.78...

The Book of Kings, is estimated at £40,000 to £60,000. Photo: Bonhams LONDON - Bonhams sale of Indian and Islamic art on April 8th in London features two rare and beautiful illustrated manuscripts covering many aspects of courtly life and epic deeds –...