Winged Griffins Inkstand

This is a brass inkstand featuring mythological griffins.

Here’s a detailed description:

• Material: The entire piece is made of polished brass.
• Design: It has a central, lidded urn-shaped inkwell.
• Mythological Figures: The most distinctive elements are the griffins:
  • Three reclining griffins flank the central inkwell, acting as decorative supports or “feet” for the overall structure. They have the classic features of a lion’s body, eagle’s head, and wings.
  • A smaller, standing griffin adorns the lid of the central inkwell, serving as a finial.
• Base: The griffins rest on a curved, footed, base.
• Overall Aesthetic: The use of mythological creatures like griffins often symbolize strength, vigilance, and guardianship, making them fitting motifs for a desk piece that held valuable writing tools.