Cobalt-blue glass inkwell with rod inclusions, Kralik, circa 1900

Inkwell made of cobalt-blue glass, featuring fused-on silver-yellow frit and violet rod shards; round in shape with four raised corners and lateral indentations, and an inset upper rim. Fitted with a brass mount featuring a hinged lid and engraved floral linear decoration. The inkwell is in undamaged condition; the glass liner is missing. Wilhelm Kralik Sohn, Eleonorenhain, circa 1900–05. Height: approx. 6.0 cm; Width: 10.0 cm; Diameter: approx. 11.0 cm. Lit.: Bände des Passauer Glasmuseum, Vol. 4, Fig. 273.