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Inkwell
1800-1820
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Stoneware (basalt)
Museum Object Number
1958.0028.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Charles F. Montgomery
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Object Number
1958.0028.002
Object Name
Inkwell
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1800-1820
Subject(s)
- Archaeological evidence for similar (America)
Materials
- Stoneware (basalt)
Techniques
- Engine-turned
- Pierced
Dimensions (inches)
1.457 (H) x 1.89 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.7 (H) x 4.8 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Rickard, Jonathan & Carpentier, Donald. 2004 "The Little Engine that Could: Adaptation of the Engine-Turning Lathe in the Pottery Industry". Ceramics in America. 78-99.
• Engine-turning, rouletting and history for dipped and other English ceramics: whole article.Web Site: NYC Archaeological Repository: The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center. Canton Style Chinese Export Porcelain Plate. NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission 2021 http://archaeology.cityofnewyork.us/collection/search/south-ferry-terminal-109892-canton-style-chinese-export-porcelain-plate/page/4/keyword/ceramic/material/porcelain/view_as/grid
• Engine-turned basalt stoneware inkwell of much the same form excavated at Stadt Hys Block, NY, NY, site: Site is "bounded by Pearl, Broad, and South William Streets in the Financial District, Manhattan."