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Ancient Greek Reed Pens and Case

The Ancient Greeks, c. 380 BC, used pens made from stiff reeds, which were cut and split at the end to hold ink. Scribes often kept their pens in a wooden case, with a space at one end for ink.
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Ancient Greek Reed Pens and Case
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The Ancient Greeks, c. 380 BC, used pens made from stiff reeds, which were cut and split at the end to hold ink. Scribes often kept their pens in a wooden case, with a space at one end for ink.
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Album / Science Source / New York Public Library
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4097 x 1918 px | 22.5 MB
Print size:
34.7 x 16.2 cm | 13.7 x 6.4 in (300 dpi)
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