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Inkwell (Germany)

This is a inkwell. It is dated ca. 1735 and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is cast and gilt bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Edward Pflueger and Mrs. Edward Pflueger. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pflueger.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 24 x 10.2 x 28cm (9 7/16 x 4 x 11in.)

Cite this object as

Inkwell (Germany); cast and gilt bronze; H x W x D: 24 x 10.2 x 28cm (9 7/16 x 4 x 11in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pflueger; 1983-84-1-a/e

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Cooper-Hewitt Collections: A Design Resource.

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