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Inkwell cover

Description

Inkwell cover of tin glazed earthenware, one of a boatshaped inkwell, ink pots and covers: French, probably Rouen, late 18th century - early 19th century

Museum reference

K.2002.994.4

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Inkwell cover

Production information

Rouen, France, Western Europe

Date

Late 18th - early 19th century

Materials

Earthenware, Tin glaze

Physical description

Painted with floral ornament in blue, yellow and red on a white ground; the boat shaped ink well stands on two feet and has two penholder holes between the inserts; both ink pots have decoration in yellow and dark blue

Associations

Previous owner: Muir, Meta, Miss, 2003 (fl.)
Wright, I., 2002 (fl.)

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