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Chinoiserie Jade Inkwell
| Categories | Far East / Oriental, Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Jade, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Edward I Farmer |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1930 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 3 ½: x 5” high |
A Chinese lidded inkwell, made from green jade and sterling silver, features foo dog handles. Impressed signature to the underside: Edward I. Farmer, New York”. 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 $3750 in September 2022
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