Description
Important inkwell in marble and gilded bronze, Russia late 18th century
White marble inkwell, in the center is a column decorated with a gilt bronze bird's nest, applied decorations equally in chiseled and gilt bronze with a satyr's head, foliate garland motifs, and arabesques. The gilt bronze plaque engraved with the arms of the noble family of Princes Dolgorouky. Overall dimensions 13.7x4.9x9.2 in., present defects
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Important inkwell in marble and gilded bronze, Russia late 18th century
