"Japanese Inkwell Armand Point (1860 - 1932)"
Inkwell in gilded bronze patina, round shape with flip top on a tray resting on a tripod base. Chiseled decoration with flowers and foliage finely crafted and surrounded by geometric friezes. Signed with the monogram "AP" under the base. Some ink stains on the tray. Armand Point, French artist born in Algiers 1856 died in Naples 1932, Painter, goldsmith, expert in art enamery, cabinetmaker, sculptor Although little known, his works are among the fine pieces of Orientalism and the symbolism of time.