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19th Century Exoticism Elephant Inkwell

About the Item

A beautiful polished bronze elephant inkwell which clearly exhibits the late 19th Century fascination with the exotic. Similar to Orientalist subjects in the nineteenth-century, exoticism in the decorative arts and interior design was linked with fantasies of lavish and ferocious delight.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A few small dings where the hinge was repaired (old repair) missing glass insert.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883044064212

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