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Inkstand with a Reclining Dog
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural, Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | "Aich" |
| Manufacturer | Aich |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | 1849 - 1860 |
| Measuring | 8 ½” x 7” x 6 ½” high |
This porcelain inkstand features a dog resting on grass and flora. Lift the dog to access the inkwell (missing inserts). Given its age, it’s likely there was both an ink pot and a sander. The base is white with intricate gold designs (transfers) and forms a large pen tray. Marked on the underside of the dog is “Aich”, the mark for a porcelain factory in “Aich” (near Karlsbad, Germany). This mark was used between the years 1849 to 1860.
Sold for $265 in June 2024
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