Ink stand
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
China
Place of origin
Staffordshire
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13296
Summary
China inkstand with rounded ends and gilded rim. Cobalt blue background with gold scalloped pattern around rim. Decorated with Chinese landscape with pagodas, trees, bridge over water, islands and a boat all in gold. Along with two inkwells one with a liner decorated in a similar manner to the tray.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.