Capodimonte Porcelain Double Inkstand

Key features of this Capodimonte porcelain double inkstand:

• Form: The inkstand is rectangular with a raised, platform-like base. It features two pen channels on either side of the central section, which houses the inkwells and pounce pots.
• Material: Made of Capodimonte porcelain, a type of soft-paste porcelain known for its creamy white body and delicate modeling.
• Decoration:
  • Hand-Painted Scenes: The main body of the inkstand features hand-painted scenes depicting classical or mythological figures (cherubs) in a landscape setting. These scenes are executed with fine detail and vibrant colors.
  • Gilt Detailing: The inkstand is lavishly decorated with gilt (gold) detailing, including borders, scrollwork, and highlights on the figures and foliage.
  • Relief Decoration: The base and other areas feature raised relief decoration.
  • Floral Motifs: Delicate floral motifs are incorporated into the overall design.
• Inkwells:
  • Two Central Inkwells: The inkstand features two central inkwells, each with a domed lid topped with a finial.
  • Color and Decoration: The lids are decorated with pink and white stripes and gilt detailing.
• Pounce Pots (Sanders):
  • Two Outer Pounce Pots: At each end of the inkstand, there is a pounce pot (sander). These pots would have held fine sand or pounce powder used to blot ink.
  • Decoration: The pounce pots feature hand-painted floral designs and gilt detailing
• Pen Channels:
  • Two Pen Channels: Flanking the central inkwells are two concave channels, designed to hold pens. These channels are decorated with hand-painted landscape scenes, mirroring the larger scenes on the main body of the inkstand.
• Base:
  • Platform Base: The inkstand is raised on a platform base with ornate feet.
  • Decoration: The base is decorated with relief patterns, gilt borders, and floral motifs.
  • Capodimonte Mark: A crown over an “N” is marked on the underside.