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Egg Shaped Inkwell
Egg Shaped Inkwell
Egg Shaped Inkwell

Egg Shaped Inkwell

Artist (Russian, 1846 - 1920)
Place of ManufactureRussia, Europe
MediumMaterial: silver; enamel; brass; glass
DimensionsOverall: 11.1 x 5.6 x 5.6 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection
Object number1977.318.001 a-d
DescriptionAn egg-shaped metal object on three brass balls. Upper part of egg separates revealling a bell in the upper half & a lidded glass in well set into the lower half. Egg is a deep cherry red decorated with incised dots, stars, flowers, & other designs. Incisions are grey. On top of egg is a finger sized right to lift top from. Inkwell is clear glass & square. The lid is round, & is coloured & decorated in the same manner that the egg's exterior is.
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