Inkstand
16th century (made)
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The engraved decoration on this brass inkwell is in the Renaissance style. The well sits on three ram's heads and is damascened with silver.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass, damascened with silver |
| Brief description | Brass inkkstand supported on three rams' heads and decorated with chased ornament, Italian, 16th century |
| Physical description | Decorated with chased renaissance ornament, and supported on three rams' heads. |
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| Summary | The engraved decoration on this brass inkwell is in the Renaissance style. The well sits on three ram's heads and is damascened with silver. |
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| Accession number | 8867-1861 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2004 |
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