Title
A Porcelain and Ormolu Inkstand
Creator
Date
18th century
Description
A. PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU INKSTAND (French, 18th century) by the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Dresden, Germany. The shaped porcelain tray is edged with ormolu and stands on floral shaped feet. On top are two flower shaped inkwells with covers, an Asian style figure in purple, green, and yellow robes, and a floral shaped candle holder with porcelain and bronze blooms.
a=tray; b=inkwell; c=inkwell; d=rim; e=rim
a=tray; b=inkwell; c=inkwell; d=rim; e=rim
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
porcelain
ormolu
Extent
10" x 13" x 8 1/8"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. Frederick H. Prince.
Identifier
PSNC.253a-e
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