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Donkey Pulling a Cart
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Donkey |
| Material | Alabaster, Glass, Metal |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | Alabaster base: 3 ¼” x 2 ⅛”; inkwell: 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” x 3 ¼” high |
This inkstand features a donkey pulling a two-wheeled cart, all mounted on a plinth of alabaster. The cart holds a glass inkwell with a faceted glass lid. The inkwell is set in a woven-style holder that is part of the cart. The entire piece is mounted on a rectangular alabaster base.
Sold for $310 in January 2025
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