{"product_id":"antiqued-brass-bear-inkwell","title":"Antiqued Brass Bear Inkwell: The Forest Scribe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eConcealing a heavy, functional core within its textured sculptural form, this antiqued brass bear inkwell merges fierce wildlife aesthetic with traditional desk utility. The deeply chased metal transforms an everyday writing accessory into a formidable desktop guardian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Build:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Cast from solid brass, featuring remarkably thick-walled construction and a separate, removable inner cylindrical cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish Contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A dark, heavily antiqued oxidation settles into the deep grooves, highlighting the textured animal fur and open jaws.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Sculpted as a rugged bear head, the piece splits laterally along the jawline on a sturdy, functioning rear hinge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Designed as a striking vintage-style ink reservoir or a small, concealed catchall for desktop keepsakes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Functional Desk Sculptures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn colonial-era Indian metalworking, utilitarian tabletop items were frequently elevated into expressive zoomorphic sculptures. This hinged vessel honors that tradition, using the robust, naturalistic form of a wild bear to anchor what would otherwise be a simple reservoir. The artisan employs the lost-wax casting technique to achieve the intricate textural detailing of the coat and the sharp definition of the open mouth. Creating a perfectly aligned hinge between two highly irregular, heavy cast halves requires an exacting level of mechanical precision rarely seen in standard decorative metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this decorative brass inkwell for study desk styling atop a stack of leather-bound journals, where it serves beautifully as a distinctive corporate desk gift for a colleague. Its dark, masculine patina and rugged texture make it a commanding accent piece for a dark wood library or a home office. Measuring just 4.1 inches in length, the piece spans roughly the width of a standard coffee coaster. Despite this extremely compact footprint, the thick metal construction delivers an astonishing 1.23 kg of concentrated mass. The flawless integration of a mechanical hinge and a removable insert within a beautifully textured casting marks this as a premium acquisition for any dedicated workspace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRefine a vintage correspondence desk by storing nibs and wax seals in an antiqued bird box near this inkwell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46139551547567,"sku":"VSP-039","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/46W_Compressed.jpg?v=1761979228","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antiqued-brass-bear-inkwell","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}