Inkipedia
Recumbent Camel with Rider
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Type | Camel |
| Material | Metal |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 2” x 3” high |
This cold-painted inkwell depicts a young figure, likely an Arab or Bedouin, sitting on a recumbent camel. The top half of the rider is hinged and opens to reveal the inkwell inside. The figure is dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire, which includes a head covering and a robe, common in Arab and Bedouin cultures. the camel, lying down with its legs folded underneath, serves as the base of the inkwell.
Sold for $113 in September 2024
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