Inkstand and Inkwell
first half of 18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Inkstand of tin glazed earthenware, square, pierced with four holes in the angles for the pens and a circular pewter opening in the middle for the well. Painted in blue with floral ornaments and scrolls on the top, and two borders on the edge. The cover of the well is surmounted by a dolphin.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
|
| Materials and techniques | Tin glazed earthenware painted in blue and pierced and pewter |
| Brief description | Inkstand of tin glazed earthenware painted in blue and a pewter inkwell with a hinged cover, Rouen pottery factory, Rouen, first half of 18th century. |
| Physical description | Inkstand of tin glazed earthenware, square, pierced with four holes in the angles for the pens and a circular pewter opening in the middle for the well. Painted in blue with floral ornaments and scrolls on the top, and two borders on the edge. The cover of the well is surmounted by a dolphin. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | (No mark) |
| Credit line | Given by J. H. Fitzhenry |
| Production | Perhaps early Strasbourg faience, see letter from M. E. Kuhlmann in the register. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.624&A-1909 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
