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Inkwell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark gray, oval-shaped inkwell by artist titled "Inkwell". The inkwell has a flat top with a circular indentation in the center, and two small circular indentations on either side. The top of the inkwell has a decorative border around the edge. The body of the inkwell is decorated with three raised floral designs. The design on the left appears to be a bouquet of flowers. The middle design appears to be a bird, possibly a peacock. The design on the right appears to be another bouquet of flowers. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Earthenware, basalt
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
600 × 444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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