Inkstand

This inkstand is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style. It is made of part gold, part silver, gilt and enamel. There is a bird in the front that is attacking a dragon. The groups of figures in the back signify moral Christian Virtues and domestic scenes.

Keywords

Italian, bird, domestic, Dragon, writing, silver, gold, gilt, 16th century, enamel, moral, inkstand, cinquecento, christian virtues

Galleries

Pens and Pencils

Source

The Art Journal The Industry of All Nations Illustrated Catalogue (London, England: Bradbury and Evans, 1851)

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