Collector: Niloufer Hirschmann Ichaporia / Donor: University Appropriation / Function: 7.1 Writing and Records (including religious texts) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Ink stone, accession number 9-13654, described as Inkstone; circular depression; smaller oval hole; floral carving; 12 cm x 8.5 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Ink well, accession number 9-16152, described as Ink well (lak), made of brass, attached cover on hinge, with punched letters on side. Purchased from Macy's by Niloufer Hirschmann. 7.5 cm diameter, 6.5 cm height including cover. Cost $15

Hearst Museum object titled Stamp, accession number 9-13645, described as stamp; black wood; face printing; apothecary’s stamp. Reads “deer’s antlers”. Deer’s antlers bring virility and warmth in winter. Used as validation of official documents, as mottos, crests, reminders, or signatures. Purchased in curio / 2nd hand shop

Hearst Museum object titled Stamp, accession number 9-13647, described as Stamp; brown wood; used on correspondence, documents, etc. Pressed into ink. At one’s discretion on letters. Reads “Flood of fortunes”. Purchased in curio/2nd hand shop.

Hearst Museum object titled Stamp, accession number 9-13649, described as Stamp; wood; black printing face; reads “Forever Active Prosperity”. Used on correspondence. Pressed into ink. Purchased in curio/2nd hand shop.

Hearst Museum object titled Stamp, accession number 9-13646, described as stamp; brown wood; red ink face, circular; apothecary’s stamp; reads “Pearls and amber”. Used in dispensing drugs. Used as validation of official documents as mottos, crests reminders, or signatures. Purchased in curio/2nd hand shop.