Inkwell

Description

Circular inkwell of porcelain printed and painted with plumbs in various colours on a white ground, one of an inkwell, ink pot and cover made in imitation of Sevres porcelain: French, Paris, possibly by Samson and Co., late 19th century

Museum reference

K.2002.986.1

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Inkwell

Production information

Samson and Co., Manufacturer
Paris, France, Western Europe

Date

Late 19th century

Materials

Porcelain

Physical description

Porcelain printed and painted with plums in blue, green, yellow, purple, black and orange on a white ground

Associations

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