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Antique Heavy Brass Inkwell. Greek Sphinx. Mythology. Greek Scene & Emblems. Glass well. Pen Holder. France.

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In Greek mythology, the sphinx is shown with the head of a woman, wings of a bird and body of a lion. This character represents a treacherous and merciless version of a sphinx . . . not to be messed around with at any time. … Continue reading →

Item Number: C-7978
Provenance/Origin: French with Greek motif. Circa early 1900s
Composition: Heavy brass with glass well insert
Dimensions: 8.75" wide x 6" deep x 4.5" tall
Weight: 3 pounds
Price: $ 265.00 USD

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