an Italian Majolica / Palissy-type inkstand in the form of a large green-yellow leaf with figs and grapes and large brightly colored pink / purple fruit, small yellow birds and salamanders supported on cobalt blue base with stylized lion's paw feet, lion's head / mask front and center, Italy. 19th century
the purple / pink fruit are the ink well and the sander (as shown)
a very fanciful design
MEASUREMENTS
8"Hx 8.5"Wx 10.75"D
