Inkipedia
Persimmon Inkwell
| Categories | Far East / Oriental |
| Type | Fruit |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Japan |
| Date or Era | Meiji period (1868-1912) |
| Measuring | 4 ½” across |
This patinated brass and copper inkwell was designed to resemble a persimmon. The inkwell rests on a leaf-shaped base. On the top, there is an insect that looks like a fly.
Sold for $708 in October 2024
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