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Antique porcelain figural inkwell / inkpot with 3 harem lady beauties. Made in Bohemia, early 1800's (first half of the 19th century). <P><P>
Total width is approx 6 3/4 inches. Approx height is 5 1/4 inches. <P><P>
Naturalistically modelled base, painted in greens, ochres and browns. A central figure dreams in repose, with two attendants or girlfriends at her side. All wear scarves on their heads and very rich jewellery, both modelled and gilded. Necklaces look as though they could be lifted off the figures. The clothing is sumptuous and painted in wonderful shades of pinks, lilac and blue-greens, with tiny, delicate patterns in colour and gilding as well as raised 'jewels' in immitation of lacy fabric and tassles. Fascinating delicate shoes with little gold jewels/buckles on their feet. Beautiful facial features - see great detail to rosy cheeks, eyebrows and mouths. Handpainted 4.42 on the inside of the base. Sand and inkpot contained inside the base are horribly restored but intact. All other parts are in good condition with no chips/cracks/restoration that we could find except for minor gilt loss as shown in the 'photos. <P><P> |
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