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Chinese Lacquer Porcelain and Silver Inkwell

$8,650
£6,613.39
€7,617.28
CA$12,121.30
A$13,532.29
CHF 7,090.72
MX$165,648.56
NOK 90,052.20
SEK 84,907.79
DKK 56,848.57
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About the Item

Our charming inkwell features a finely sculpted porcelain foo dog standing on lacquered wooden panel with two silver ink vessels with their original porcelain cups.  Hinge of one well is broken, but does rest nicely on its vessel and certainly could be repaired by a silversmith.  Hardware is missing from the screw affixing one silver vessel. Silver has impressed maker or assay mark, heavily worn and not yet deciphered. Additional images available upon request.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, US
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6079227018152

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