“Turtleback” Inkstand

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artists

Tiffany Studios (Firm) (Maker) , Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (Firm)

Title

“Turtleback” Inkstand, Turtleback Inkwell with Hinged Lid, "Turtle-Back" Double Inkstand

Places

Corona (Object made in), New York City (Object made in), United States (Object made in)

Date

c. 1905

Medium

Favrile glass and bronze

Inscriptions

Struck, on box bottom, middle: TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK; Engraved inkwell liners bottom, edge: L.C.T. (each)

Dimensions

12.1 × 22.3 × 10.8 cm (4 3/4 × 8 3/4 × 4 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ira Simon

Reference Number

2022.617a-d

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