Inkipedia
Dragon Double Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Mythology |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 11 ½” x 6 ½” x 5 ¼” high |
A resting dragon (or gargoyle?) with its wings raised high guards this brass double inkstand. The dragon acts as the finial for a hinged lidded storage compartment. On either side is a glass inkwell with an unattached lid. There are pen holes on each side, and a pen tray in the front.
Sold for $440 in July 2024
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