Post-Medieval — 16th century
Inkpot with the Virgin Mary, St George and other saints
Professional scribes, merchants and clerks who travelled in the course of their work carried their own supply of pens and a portable inkhorn, which could be slung around the neck or from a girdle. A deep-blue-black ink was made by mixing oak gall tannin with iron salts and gum arabic. This pot is made from pressed horn and decorated with the Madonna and child, St George and others saints.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 4881
- Object name:
- Inkpot with the Virgin Mary, St George and other saints
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 16th century
- Material:
horn
- Measurements/duration:
- H 50 mm, DM 47 mm (Base), DM 38 mm (Top) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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