Inkstand
ca. 1820 (made)
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Inkstand with two inkwells, one collar and covers of porcelain painted with enamels, moulded and gilded. The outside is moulded in relief with a wicker pattern, interrupted by four gilt-edged panels in which are landscapes and bouquets alternately. On the top, arrows and bows are in gold on a dull sage-green ground.
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Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted with enamels, moulded and gilded |
Brief description | Inkstand with two inkwells, one collar and covers of porcelain painted with enamels, moulded and gilded, English, ca. 1820. |
Physical description | Inkstand with two inkwells, one collar and covers of porcelain painted with enamels, moulded and gilded. The outside is moulded in relief with a wicker pattern, interrupted by four gilt-edged panels in which are landscapes and bouquets alternately. On the top, arrows and bows are in gold on a dull sage-green ground. |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Herbert Allen |
Object history | Formerly in the Alfred Trapnell Collection. |
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Accession number | C.783 to E-1935 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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