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Inkstand

18th–19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Inkstand
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Hard-paste porcelain, gilt bronze, glass
  • Dimensions: Width: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
  • Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
  • Object Number: 1974.356.595a–d
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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