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Japanese Export Silver Inkwell and Sander
| Categories | Far East / Oriental |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Yokohama |
| Origin | Japan |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 2 ⅛” x 1 ¼” x 1 ¾” high (including handle extended) |
This sterling silver portable desk accessory consists of an inkwell and a pounce pot held in a rectangular base with an etched cherry blossom design. The inkstand was made in Yokohama, Japan, a major port and center for trade with the West. It has a sun mark on the base.
Sold for $200 in January 2025
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