Inkwell

Production date
19th Century
Description
Metal inkwell in form of black man's head. Glass inkwell inside. Wearing a golden cape attached around neck. On a black stone base. Possibly the famous Shakespeare Negro. Face cf Rubens' 'Studies of a Negro'-Clothing different.
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Measurements
Height: whole: 135mm
Diameter: whole: 125mm
Named collection
Current rights code
Other Id
793
348
Accession number
2001.1.793

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