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Inkwell

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1805-1815

GUSN

GUSN-15621

Description

Porcelain inkwell. Imari design in cobalt blue, orange and gilt depicting flowers and leaves. Three holes for quill pens.

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkwells
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
gilding
Imari
Container, Writing Equipment
Inkwell
Inkwell

Maker

Possibly Derby (Maker)
Possibly Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Worcester, England

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1952.22

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