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Chinoiserie Jade Inkwell
| Categories | Far East / Oriental, Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Jade, Silver, Wood |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Edward I Farmer |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1930 |
| Measuring | 3 ⅛” x 2 ¼” x 4 ½” high |
This jade inkwell with sterling silver fittings has a Foo dog on top and two Foo dog handles holding rings. It is mounted on a gold-colored wood base. Marked on the underside of the lid: Edward I. Farmer / N.Y. / Sterling.
Edward I. Farmer (1872 – 1942), an antique dealer and collector of Chinese jades and porcelains, operated an art gallery in New York, NY.
Sold for $3690 in September 2020
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