INKWELL
Currently in storage
About this object
Porcelain ink well featuring high rococo decoration in white and blue. Borders and feet are scroll motif. The penholder at teh front is consistent of scrolls and shells. There are three compartments; one for ink, one for sand (has pierced holes at the top), and a small vase. Front and back of detachable elements are floral bouquets with pink, green, yellow, purple, and orange flowers.
- Object name:
- INKWELL
- Made from:
- porcelain
- Date made:
- 1840-1861
- Size:
- H 3 3/4 in., W 3 in., D 2 3/8 in.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 2009.4.2
- Signature marks:
- MARK St. Petersburg/Factory (illegible) Kornilov bottom
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mary FitzGerald, 2009