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Jacob Petit Porcelain Figural Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Jacob Petit |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1840 |
| Measuring | 13” across; 13 ¾” high |
A large Jacob Petit porcelain figural inkstand c.1840, finely painted with colors and gilt, the cover modelled as a seated young gentleman, wearing an18th Century costume and holding a basket, his legs covered with encrusted flowers. The inkstand’s base is richly painted in gilt, and has two quill holders, an inkwell, and a sander. Both the inkstand and its cover are marked J.P.
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