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Porcelain Clown Inkwell

Categories Ceramics/Porcelain Figural
Type Clown
Material Porcelain
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1920
Measuring 2 ½” x 2 ⅜” x 4” high

The clown’s hat, decorated with  puffs of red and blue, is open at the top, designed to hold pens. The hat lifts off to access the inkwell. The base of the hat serves as the inkwell’s cover. The base resembles a clown’s ruffled collar colored orange red.

Sold for $90 in July 2024

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