Antique Art Nouveau era inkwell and tray made of different forms of bronze metal and sculpted with a dragonfly and a goldfish in a swirling pond amidst waterlilies and water foliage. Made late 19th century and is either Japanese or French done in the Japanese style. Generally round form approx 7 inches accross and a little over 3 1/2 inches high. The inkwell sits inside a hinged water lily, it''s stem and buds arching and twining around a a swirling eddy, bordered by foliage and waterplant life. Amidst the bowl / tray, as though popping out of the water, is a beautifully detailed deep copper coloured goldfish and buzzing above it, a small dragonfly. It would be typical of Japanese superior workmanship and quality to have a semi-hidden insect. Condition is generally very good except for a chip in the glass insert of the inkwell. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3357 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: BRONZE MIXED METAL INKWELL NOUVEAU w FISH DRAGONFLY SWIRL

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