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Egyptian Revival Inkwell
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Type | Egyptian Revival |
| Material | White metal |
| Markings | Marked "59" on the underside |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” x 3” high |
This inkwell made of spelter metal has an Egyptian Revival theme, a style popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The inkwell is shaped in a square with an Egyptian Revival motif. The front panel features a prominent relief of a pharaoh’s head with a detailed headdress. The upper border is decorated with geometric and stylized Egyptian patterns.
The inkwell has a hinged lid that opens to reveal the ink reservoir inside. A small tab at the back of the lid is present to assist in lifting it. The front of the inkwell features hooks designed to serve as a pen holder.
Sold for $31 in August 2025
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