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Ink Pot

1700-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ink pot of carved and turned boxwood, the top is decorated with concentric rings, and the sides with circular rings and flutings. Its glass receptacle is missing.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved and turned boxwood
Brief description
Ink pot, carved and turned boxwood, English, 1700-1800
Physical description
Ink pot of carved and turned boxwood, the top is decorated with concentric rings, and the sides with circular rings and flutings. Its glass receptacle is missing.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4cm
  • Diameter: 6.2cm
Credit line
Given by Alfred James, Esq
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1924 by Alfred James, Esq., of Edgeworth Manor, Cirencester (RP 24/6001).
Collection
Accession number
W.106-1924

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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