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Title
Throwing knife
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Zande
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1983/1.149
Medium and Support
engraved and hand-forged iron and fiber
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
edged weapons
fiber and fiber products
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
knives
materials
materials by composition
materials by form
materials by physical form
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
objects we use
projectile weapons
projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant
projectiles with nonexplosive propellant
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Title
Nut ring
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1986/2.147
Medium and Support
cast bronze, lost wax method
Secondary Keywords
african
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
fruit
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
materials by origin
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
Title
Pot with Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1998/1.123B
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Pot with Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1998/1.123A
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
closures
components
components and systems
components by specific context
container components
containers
containers by form
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
covers (closures)
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
vessels
Title
Bracelet with rope and button decorations
Artist
African, Ivory Coast?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1986/2.146
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
cord (fiber product)
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
inorganic material
jewelry
jewelry by location
jewelry worn on arms and hands
materials
materials by composition
materials by form
materials by physical form
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects
objects of adornment
objects we use
Title
Quadruped
Artist
African, Tanzania, Karagwe
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1850
Accession Number
1985/2.91
Medium and Support
iron
Secondary Keywords
animal material
animals and creatures
descriptors
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
keratinous material
materials
materials by composition
materials by origin
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
quadrupeds
the natural world
Title
Commemorative Head of an Oba of the Benin kingdom
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Benin
Physical Description
Cast brass head of a human. An opening at the top would have supported a carved elephant tusk. The heads wears elaborate "winged" headgear.
Accession Number
2005/1.260
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
aristocracy
biological components
buildings and the land
components
components and systems
components by specific context
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
figures (representations)
groups of people
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nobility
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
political figures
religious structures
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
social classes
social classes by specific type
social groups
the human body
upper body
upper class
visual works
visual works by subject type
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Rotze
Accession Number
2001/2.72
Medium and Support
wood with metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
tools and equipment
walking sticks
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Title
Little Torso No. 5 (Torse)
Artist
Hans Arp
Physical Description
A small polished bronze sculpture of a biomorphic form rising gracefully from a small base. Where it contacts the base, the form stands on two leg-like structures. The form rises from there, narrows, then opens up into a wider, more oblong shape at the top.
Artist Life Dates
1886-1966
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1930; cast 1957
Accession Number
1983/1.399
Medium and Support
polished bronze
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
biological components
biological concepts
components
components and systems
components by specific context
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
forms of expression
genres
inorganic material
life
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
movement
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
scientific concepts
the human body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Pre-Adamic Fruit (Fruit préadamite)
Artist
Hans Arp
Physical Description
A small, biomorphically abstract sculpture of bronze grows from a wooden base. Bulbous at the bottom, the shape stretches and narrows in the middle and then expands into a larger shape from which two rounded points rise.
Artist Life Dates
1886-1966
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1938
Accession Number
1948/2.26
Medium and Support
bronze with wood base
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
biological concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
forms of expression
genres
inorganic material
life
materials
materials by composition
materials by origin
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
movement
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
plants
scientific concepts
the natural world
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Inkwell made of blown glass
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This is a clear glass inkwell with a metal rim around the neck and base. The body and stopper have a rounded shape.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.222
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Blown glass, molded inkwell with attached lid, iridescent
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This is a clear glass inkwell with a metal collar. The bottle is pear-shaped with vertical segments that are bulbous at the base. The hollow glass cap has this bulbous pattern that rises to a pointed top. The glass has some iridesence.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.225
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
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Title
Pressed glass inkwell, swirled, glass lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This is a clear glass inkwell and lid with metal trim. The body and lid have a circular shape and a diagonal swirl surface pattern. The metal trim is brass colored.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.228
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
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Title
Crystal canary yellow inkwell, cut corners
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This is a yellow cut crystal inkwell with a metal collar. The body is a cube shape with cut corners and the round cap has a multifaceted surface.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.230
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
colors
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
visual and tactile
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Title
Opaque blue inkwell, rounded shaped copper lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This is a blue glass inkwell with a copper lid. The body has a flattened globe shape and the lid is dark brown in color.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.231
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
attributes and properties
attributes and properties by specific type
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
form attributes
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
shape
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Title
Square cut crystal electric blue pyramid shaped inkwell
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This is a blue crystal glass inkwell with a dark metal collar. The body has a cube shape with cut corners. The lid is a four-sided pyramid with cut corners.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.238
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
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Title
Crystal inkwell with turquoise stone on top, engraved ribbon, french marked St. Yves, Paris
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This is a clear cut crystal inkwell with a metal collar and lid. The glass body has a round shape. The lid is also round with a ribbon design and small turquoise stone on top.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.240
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
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Title
Tiny crystal inkwell with a pyramid lid and square base
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square glass inkwell with a metal band around the lid. The lid is a glass square pyramid.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.242
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Crystal blown glass inkwell with green overlay
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A glass inkwell with a green overlay down the four sides. The stopper is round and gold colored.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.243
Medium and Support
glass, metal, porcelain
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Beard man with hat copper ink well with ink well insert
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A copper inkwell in the shape of a man's head with a long, pointed beard. His hat acts as the stopper.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.244
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
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Title
Iridescent light and dark green inkwell, glass lid, fire polished
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square glass inkwell. The stopper is dark green and the color fades down the inkwell.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.246
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by location or context
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Title
Light amber two-bottle inkwell with pen rest
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
An amber, two-bottle inkwell. Rectangular in shape with a lip that acts as a pen rest.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.247
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Inkwell
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A ten-sided glass inkwell set in a shell plate. A metal wing encircles the bottom and the lid of the inkwell. The stopper is round and flat.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.249
Medium and Support
glass, metal, shell (?)
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
"Tea kettle" shaped, cut crystal with gold enameled decoration, blue colored
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
An inkwell in the shape of a teakettle. It is decorated with blue paint streaks on the corners and gold painted flowers on the sides.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.250
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Cut-crystal, hammered lid-brass, ruby, small
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, ruby colored inkwell. The lid is made out of a flat piece of metal.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.251
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Electric blue tiny inkwell, square base, attached cut-crystal lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A small, bright blue inkwell. The base is glass and square shaped, while the lid is cut crystal.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.254
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Crystal square base and cut corners ink well, lid not attached
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, crystal inkwell with a silver lid. The lid has a carving of a woman's face and hair on the top.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.256
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Sterling silver inkwell, round corners
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, silver inkwell with rounded corners.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.257
Medium and Support
metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
metalwork
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
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Title
Pressed glass with rounded base, pewter lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A round inkwell with a pewter lid. The lid has a grooved edge encircling it.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.259
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Tiny crystal inkwell, swirled lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, crystal inkwell with a metal lid. The lid has a swirl pattern engraved on the top.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.260
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Travel inkwell set with 2 glass ink bottle in base with caps, with brush, paper box
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A travel box with two inkwells and a brush. The inkwells have metal lids and glass bases.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.263
Medium and Support
leather, metal
Secondary Keywords
brushes
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
equipment
equipment by process
inorganic material
maintenance and cleaning equipment
maintenance tools
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
tools and equipment
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Title
Pewter "teapot" inkwell, porcelain ink insert, wood handle, fance spout
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A pewter inkwell in the shape of a teapot. The handle is made out of wood and the spout is porcelain.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.266
Medium and Support
metal, wood, porcelain
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
containers for writing equipment
culinary containers
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
vessels for serving drinks
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Title
Sterling Silver Pen Holder with Two Pens, Scroll, and Two Ornate Silver Pens
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A pen holder with two pens. Both the pens and the holder are sterling silver and have scroll patterns.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.267
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
drafting, drawing and writing equipment
drafting, drawing and writing equipment by specific type
equipment
equipment by process
image-making equipment
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
metalwork
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
tools and equipment
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Title
Sterling silver inkwell, monogrammed, etched lines
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, sterling silver inkwell. The base is monogrammed and has etched lines. The lid is flat, square, and also has etched lines.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.269
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
metalwork
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
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Title
Blown glass inkwell with star base, copper snap up lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A round, glass inkwell with a star engraved on the bottom of the base. The lid is made out of copper.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.270
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Brown and black leather cap inkwell
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A rectangular glass inkwell with rounded edges. The lid is metal with brown and black leather.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.273
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Iridescent Glass Inkwell with purple-gray iridescent, gold ram head stopper
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
An iridescent glass inkwell with a gold lid. The base is purplish-gray while the lid has a ram's head engraved on it.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.274
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
glass and glassmaking mixtures
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
motifs
nonferrous metal
objects we use
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Title
Green Iridescent Inkwell with gold lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, iridescent inkwell. The base is grenn and the lid is gold.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.281
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by location or context
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Title
Inkwell of art nouveau design, crystal with sterling silver lid, rounded corners
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A crystal inwell with a cube body and rounded edge corners and a silver lid on top.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.286
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
containers for writing equipment
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Inkwell made of brass paris round, lion's head, beaded sides, floral top
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
Golden color inwell made with brass and metal has a round body; and a lid cover decorated with craftings of flower and a lion's head.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.287
Medium and Support
metal, plastic
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metalwork
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
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Title
Crystal Inkwell with Sterling Silver Overlay, lid rests on top, monogrammed
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
An inkwell in gourd shape, made with glass and decorated with hallow craftings of metal all over the inkwell. There is a lid on top of the inkwell.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.291
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Three-Sided Green Iridescent Inkwell, art nouveau style
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A three-sided inkwell with green iridescent colored glass. The inkwell is in a tiranglar pyramid shape, which there is a wooden cap on the top.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.292
Medium and Support
glass, metal, wood
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Crystal Inkwell with Silver Lid with pen holder, hallmarked silver :CRAIGENDINNIE" London: J.S. Vickery & Sons, Regent St.
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
An inkwell made of glass and crystal has a rectangular shape transparent body and a metel lid cover.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.297
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Crystal Inkwell on silver plated beaded edge tray
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
Inkwell made with crystal and glass has a cube shape body and a metal lid. It is placed on a silver round tray with beaded edge surrounding the tray edge.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.299
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Sheffield silver hallmark inkwell, rounded container
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A silver metal inkwell has a shape and body like a foundain. The edges of the bottom and the lid of the inkwell is irregular.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.302
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
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Title
Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Inkwell, 1876-1901 800 European silver MARZ, twisted swirls
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
An inkwell made of glass and cur crystal has a special body shape of twisted swirls. There is a round metal lid cover.
Object Creation Date
1876-1901
Accession Number
2010/1.303
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
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glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
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metal and metal products
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Title
Brown and White Porcelain Inkwell, Nippon inkwell stand, hand painted gold, art nouveau
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A porcelain inkwell with a rectangular body and a penstand on the one side; and it is decorated with drawings and patterns of brown leaves. There is no lid cover for the inkwell.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.304
Medium and Support
porcelain, gold
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern british ceramics styles
modern british decorative arts styles and movements
modern british styles and movements
modern european regional styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
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Title
Moroccan Scribe's Box
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
This metal scribe box has multiple containers inside to hold ink and other needs of the scribe. It is ornately decorated on the exterior and interior.
Accession Number
2012/1.281
Medium and Support
bronze with silver, copper and gold acccents
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
equipment
equipment by process
inorganic material
marking tools and equipment
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metal and metal products
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Title
Thai Walking Buddha
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A bronze figure of a walking man. He is wearing a spiked headdress and is holding up his left hand.
Accession Number
2012/1.272
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
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metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
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Title
Indian Bronze Ganesha
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A bronze statue of an Hindu god. The figure has an elephant head attached to a human body.
Accession Number
2012/1.270
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
art genres
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
visual works
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