Inkwell

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a clear glass inkwell titled "Inkwell" by an artist not specified. The glass inkwell is clear and transparent. The body is bulbous with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The shape resembles a rounded bowl with a short cylindrical stem at the bottom. The glass has a faceted design with many flat sides. The lid is made of gold-colored metal, possibly brass or bronze. The lid is ornate with a textured surface featuring raised bumps. The background is dark gray to black, with a lighter gray surface. The object casts a shadow on the surface below.