Orientalist-style head serving as an inkwell, made of polych - Lot 150

Orientalist-style head serving as an inkwell, made of polychrome bronze, early 20th century A polychrome bronze desk ornament depicting a male head in the Orientalist style, wearing a boater hat. The expressive face is enhanced by glass eyes and movable earrings, while the rendering of the drapery and hair attests to meticulous chiseling. The hinged hat opens to reveal an interior compartment, likely intended to serve as an inkwell or small desk container. This decorative piece is part of the production of decorative and novelty objects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period in which Orientalism played a significant role. Details: Height: 9 cm – Width: 11 cm – Weight: 0.680 kg.