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Carved Soapstone Sculptural Inkwell
| Categories | Early - Primitive |
| Material | Soapstone |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1825 |
| Measuring | 2 ¾” x 1 ¾” x 1 ⅞” high |
An early inkwell carved from soapstone features carvings of faces, a snake, shark, and bird. There is a ledge on which to rest a quill.
Sold for $157 in October 2023
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