Antique South Indian bronze inkstand with three legs in the shape of a stupa and cast in two sections

Finished with turned decoration

Lid has domed tip, with a frieze of lotus petals 

Openwork attached to lid and again on base served as quill holders

Growing patina

Circa mid to late 19th century

Please compare to similar inkwell in the Syracuse University Art Museum collection, Object Number 1966.1113

Measures approx. 9”

Surface marks from usage. Growing patina (See pics)