Bottle, Ink

Object Name

Bottle, Ink

Date Made

Circa 1880

Materials

Stoneware

Catalogue Number

2010.004.104

Dimensions

Diameter: 4.5cm x Height: 5.0cm

Description

This is a salt glazed stoneware ink bottle. It is brown in colour. The bottle has a flat bottom, ridged shoulder and a rounded lip that is partially broken off. There is white staining all over the surface of the bottle.

History

per Paul Robertson collection during renovations to building at City Hall

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