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Inkstand, Inkwell and Cover

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Octagonal inkstand, with inkwell and cover of tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours with lambrequins and floral ornaments. Four small holes for the pens.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Inkstand
  • Inkwell
  • Inkwell Cover
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours
Brief description
Inkstand, inkwell and cover of earthenware, Rouen pottery factory, Rouen, 17th century.
Physical description
Octagonal inkstand, with inkwell and cover of tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours with lambrequins and floral ornaments. Four small holes for the pens.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.6cm
  • Depth: 9cm
  • Length: 9.1cm
  • Weight: 0.330cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. C. H. Jurnen Per Miss E. H. Campbell
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.91 to B-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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