"Pair Orientalist Inkwells Nubian Heads Black Characters Bronze Nineteenth"
Pair of bronze inkwells (golden and black patina) representing the heads of two black characters, an African man and woman, sulphide eyes and real hair for the man, small colored pearls in the woman's hair, base in black marble, from the 19th century. These inkwells are in good condition and are of exceptional quality. They have their inner containers (crack and chip on that of the man). A note: missing a large part of the hair of the man, slight play in the hinge of the woman, a small pearl is detached from the hair (we have it), slight wear of time on the bronze, see photos. Diameter: base 13 cm Height: 15 cm approx. Reference: E60 319 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com