Inkipedia
Bear in a Booth Lecturing
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Bear |
| Material | Slate, White metal |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | 1900 |
This intriguing inkwell features a bear looking out of an enclosed structure on a stone plinth with an open book in his paws. The structure’s arched back and side panels evoke a sense of an ecclesiastical reading lectern. The book itself bears inscriptions that show a similarity to Hebrew script. I’m unsure what interpretation to give to this whimsical anthropomorphic display.
Sold for $225 in March 2025
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