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Inkwell - figurine of a monk, Prószków Slaski faience factory; 1763–1853. Three-part inkwell in the form of a monk figurine consisting of three movable parts: a movable head stopper, a body inkwell, and a lower part sandbox. Painted colorfully; the Capuchin habit is painted brown, the figure wears sandals on its bare feet, and holds a book in its hand. Engraved inscription Eidlbuss. ca. 1800 18th/19th century. Province of Silesia / Silesia; Prószków Slaski. Inkwell. Height 18.5 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 6.7 cm., A small standing figurine photographed from behind showing a rounded pale head, a dark brown cloak with vertical folds and a glossy finish, a deep red lower garment with visible brushy texture and sheen, and a light green rounded base; background is a uniform pale gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A15_491

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Inkwell - figurine monk Prószków Slaski faience factory 1763–1853 Three-part inkwell form monk figurine consisting three movable parts movable head stopper body inkwell lower part sandbox Painted colorfully Capuchin habit painted brown figure wears sandals bare feet holds book hand Engraved inscription Eidlbuss ca 1800 18th 19th century Province Silesia Prószków Slaski Inkwell Height 18.5 cm width 7.4 cm depth 6.7 cm small standing figurine photographed showing rounded pale head dark brown cloak vertical folds glossy finish deep red lower garment visible brushy texture sheen light green rounded base background uniform pale gray.