Inkstand and Waterpot

1889 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Inkstand and water of tin-glazed earthenware, in imitation of that of Nevers, painted with floral and other ornament in blue and grey. It has receptacles for sponges and holders for pens, and stands on a fixed circular tray with a handle.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware, painted
Brief description
Inkstand and waterpot, tin-glazed earthenware, by Samson & Cie, Paris, France, 1889
Physical description
Inkstand and water of tin-glazed earthenware, in imitation of that of Nevers, painted with floral and other ornament in blue and grey. It has receptacles for sponges and holders for pens, and stands on a fixed circular tray with a handle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.2cm
  • Diameter: 22.9cm
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
43-1890

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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