Inkstand
mid-19th century
Medium
metalwork
Classification
metalwork
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. William H. Bliss
Accession Number
1912-22-1-a/d
About this artwork
Cylindrical inkstand divided into three parts consisting of removeable wedge-shaped sand caster with pierced top; wedge-shaped compartment with fitted, knoped lid; semi-circular inkwell with hinged dome cover; rim with semi-circular flange having three holes.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...