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19th Century Chinoiserie Inkstand

Categories Far East / Oriental
Material Bronze, Porcelain, Wood
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring 9 ⅝” x 6 ⅜” x 4 ⅜” high

The central urn-shaped inkwell with a bronze lid features hand-painted pheasants positioned in a flower garden. Surrounding the porcelain inkwell is an elaborately painted wooden platform with bronze butterfly-shaped pen holders. The painted platform scene depicts beautifully costumed Chinese women bartering the price of colorful caged birds. All the characters, animals, and botanicals are hand-painted against a serene sage green background.

Sold for $375 in May 2024

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