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French Faience Inkwell
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain non-Figural |
| Material | Pottery |
| Markings | "France" and "D" (unknown mark) |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 2 ⅛” x 1 ½” high |
This French faience pottery inkwell features an oval shape with an inkwell flanked by two pen holes. The inkwell is adorned with traditional faience decoration, showcasing hand-painted motifs in blue / green. The body of the inkwell displays a large, stylized depiction of a bird in flight on one side, a goose on the other, surrounded by decorative elements such as dots and floral patterns. The rim and the lid are also encircled with painted blue dots.
Sold for $16 in August 2024
Sold for $110 in January 2025
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