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Inkstand (Écritoire)

18th century
Not on view
Round the central disc are figures representing the recreations of the Four Seasons: skating, country dancing, music making and toasting with new wine.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Inkstand (Écritoire)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: French, possibly Lille
  • Medium: Faience (tin-glazed earthenware)
  • Dimensions: Overall: 11 × 15 1/4 × 9 3/4 in. (27.9 × 38.7 × 24.8 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: X.181a–k
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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