Harlequin Inkwell with porcelain clown, "D&P" 5406

Accession Number
2010/1.275

Title
Harlequin Inkwell with porcelain clown, "D&P" 5406

Artist(s)
Artist Unknown

Object Creation Date
1875-1975

Medium & Support
porcelain

Dimensions
4 5/16 in. x 2 3/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. ( 11 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm )

Credit Line
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family

Physical Description
A porcelain inkwell in the shape of a clown. The clown is sitting with his arms around his legs. He is wearing a green costume with a light purple ruff, trimmed in black.

Primary Object Classification
Decorative Arts

Primary Object Type
Inkwell

Rights
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Keywords
clowns
inkwells
porcelain (visual works)

& Author Notes

All Rights Reserved

On display

UMMA Gallery Location ➜ AMH, 2nd floor ➜ 205 (Albertine Monroe-Brown Study-Storage Gallery) ➜ Cabinet C ➜ Shelf 3