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Egyptian Pharaoh Inkstand
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Rudolf Stocker |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 14” x 5 ⅞” x 2 ¾” high |
This bronze inkstand, designed by Rudolf Stocker (German, 1879 – 1949), is cast in a simple rectangular shape with slanted sides rising to a square domed hinged lid. The inkstand has the mask of an Egyptian pharaoh on the front. The back of the inkwell is impressed with “Rud Stocker”.
Sold for $196 in May 2010
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