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Inkstand in the Shape of a Mushroom Cluster

Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932)

Dateca. 1902

MediumEnameled brass

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (10.5 x 10.8 x 16.5 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.2692

Terms

New York

Collections

Glass Art

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DescriptionMetal inkstand with an enameled decoration. The bottom of the body is covered in shades of blue, green and gold. Five different mushrooms in relief circle the enameled base and are in shades of dark gold, blue and green with whited patches on the gills. A wide copper stem streaked with pale white and pastel green rises near the center and serves as the inkwell. A removable lid fits over the stem. The lid represents the cap of a mushroom and is enameled on the gills with pale white and green on the top with violet and green patches. The exterior has a light multicolored iridescence.

Label TextDesign attributed to Julia Munson American (1875-1971) Tiffany Studios Corona, New York Inkstand in the Shape of a Mushroom Cluster, ca. 1902 Enameled bronze and copper Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2692