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Porcelain Inkwell with Quail

Categories Ceramics/Porcelain non-Figural
Type Bird
Material Porcelain
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring 2 ⅛” x 2 ⅛” x 4 ½” high

White porcelain, footed, slightly tapered body with hand-painted quail and grass on the front and hand-painted floral decoration on the back. Hinged brass mounts, pyramid lid with bird decoration and gold trim finial.

Sold for $35 in April 2024

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