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Cloisonné Inkwell – Chinoiserie

Categories Enameled Metal, Far East / Oriental
Type Cloisonné
Material Enameled Brass/Bronze/Metal
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin China
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring Diameter 3 ⅛”, 2 ½” high

Cloisonné inkwell with floral motif including enameled peonies, chrysanthemums, and lotus. This inkwell dates to the late 19th century. (Qing Dynasty lasted from 1644 – 1911).

Sold for $225 in October 2023

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