Inkipedia
Monk Reading
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Monk |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” diameter base; 5” tall |
A figural inkwell in the form of a monk in a hooded robe, studying a book held in his hands. Set on a round base and cast in nice detail especially the monk’s hands and beard. Hinged at the shoulders, the top lifts back to access the inkwell.
Sold for $156 in March 2024
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