An Antique Gilt Bronze and Japanned Inkstand

19th century, likely French, the gilt bronze mounts in the form of scrolling acanthus leaves with flower and berry motif, double inkstands, featuring an inset shaped gilt and lacquered plaque featuring a Buddhist lion within a landscape.

19.75 x 13.25 in.

Cracking and wear to lacquer; some rubbing to gilding.