“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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