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Inkwell

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1890

GUSN

GUSN-175253

Description

Glazed porcelain (?) inkwell with two sculpted birds with blue wings and spots of gilt; painted flowers in pin, orange and blue. Two holes in front for holding pens. Sculpted yellow and pink flower in center with green stem. Gilded band around oval bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkwells
porcelain
Inkwell

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.823

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