Inkwell c. 18th century

Editor: This is a Wedgwood inkwell, and although it is undated, the artist was born in 1759. It’s small, only about 4 centimeters high, and looks like a cylinder. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The circular form is an echo of the well of knowledge. The black basalt ware absorbs the light, suggesting the hidden depths of the unconscious mind from which creativity springs. Editor: That’s fascinating! So, the very material and shape allude to the creative process itself? Curator: Precisely. It's a vessel holding not just ink, but potential narratives, a tangible link to the power of the written word. Editor: I never thought of it that way. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! It invites us to consider how objects hold and transmit cultural meaning across time.