A decorative inkwell

Period:
18th/19th century
Dimensions:
10.5 x 18.5 cm
Reference:
100-378

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A decorative inkwell

This decorative inkwell is made from a porcelain cover of a Chinese porcelain vase from the KangXi period ( 1662-1722 ).
 
In the 19th century this cover was made into an inkwell. 
 
The mounting is made of ormolu bronze.
 
In the 18th and 19th centuries, many porcelains were embellished.

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