Description
This stamp moistener in the form of a green tomato is carved out of a single piece of jade. The stem, tipped by a diamond mounted in gold, is removable. The interior end of this stem holds the brush that is used to wet a stamp for letters.
Provenance
India E. Minshall, Cleveland, Ohio.
Accession Number
1966.478.a
Medium
jade, diamonds, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 6.3 x 5.3 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)
Classification
Miscellaneous
Credit Line
The India Early Minshall Collection
