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Bronze Figural Dragon Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Mythology |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 17 ¼” x 8 ⅝” x 8 ⅝” high |
Gothic double inkstand with mythical scene depicting two dragons at each end of the inkstand. Their wings are spread and their faces with tongues extended look fierce. The face of Zeus above acanthus leaves forms the front and rear legs. Between the inkwells (no inserts) is a large handle with a pair of small dragons at the top.
Sold for $900 in February 2024
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