Barbedienne Dragon Turtle Inkwell
Inkwell in gilded and patinated bronze, decorated with dragon turtles supporting a sphere containing the glass cup. The lid is surmounted by two turtles, the bronze base surrounded by ling zhi mushroom motifs. Edouard Lièvre model, signed F. Barbedienne. In Chinese mythology the tortoise is associated with the hare, it is also the one who carries the world. In addition, turtle shells are part of the first writing media in China, around 3,500 years ago.
1 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 15cm
Height: 12cm
Reference (ID): 743218
Availability: In stock
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