inkwell
Object NameInkwell
Made FromGlass
Dateprobably 800-1099
TechniqueBlown (two gathers), applied
SizeOverall H: 7.1 cm, Diam (max): 6.2 cm
Accession Number2007.1.31
Credit LineGift of the Wunsch Foundation, Inc.
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionAlmost colorless glass, but with green tinge; blown (two gathers), applied. Inkwell: cylindrical. Rim and well consist of disk (D. 3.7 cm), with rounded lip and, at center, open-ended tube (D. 2.1 cm) extending downward for about 4 cm below top of rim. Body has rounded shoulder and straight, slightly tapering sides; base plain and slightly concave; pontil mark (D. about 1.4 cm). Rim and body are fused. Four small, equidistant handles were dropped onto shoulder, drawn up and in, and attached to edge of rim.Provenance
Source
Wunsch Foundation Inc.
- 2007-12-21
