Inkwell

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Object Name: 
Inkwell
Accession Number: 
86.2.21
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 3.4 cm, Diam: 5.8 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
about 1760-1765
Credit Line: 
Gift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John
Primary Description: 
Opaque white lead glass; blown, enameled. Flat, cylindrical shape; short neck; flat top; sharp shoulder; vertical sides; large enameled colorful floral spray on the front, a smaller floral spray on the back, and a tiny flower and three leaves scattered between; slightly concave base with rough pontil mark.
Department: 
Provenance: 
Mayer, Helen, Former Collection
1986-07-30
Color: 
Technique: