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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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