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360. A Porcelain and Gilt Metal Inkstand, Samson, in the Chinese Style

The cylindrical foote form decorated with pink peonies and yellow blossoms reserved on a yellow "crackle" ground, the foot and top fitted with a gilt metal fitting comprising an ink pot with hinged cover and quill holders, the rim with lion's masks, iron Chinese style overglaze mark and applied metal disk impressed France, together with two pens. 5" h.

300/500     SOLD: $356.50

Condition: top metal fittings loose and in need of repair, some verdigris, liner for inkpot lacking, accompanying pens broken and as is.