Stunning antique inkwell in the shape of a peacock. Foldable wings and tail under which you will find different slots for the supplies : three containers for the ink under the wings, and one container for extra supplies under the tail such as your feather quill pen.
Made of brass, assembly with small rivets and hinges. Closing of the foldable parts with latches. Nice chiseling on the tail.
Hand made, antique craft, very likely from India circa 1950.

SIZE :
Length : 31cm (12.2in)
Max width : 13cm (5.1in)
Height with all slots closed : 20.5cm (8in)
Max height with all slots opened : 23cm (9in)
Weight : 590g (20.8 oz)
Ink containers :
2 small containers : 2.5 x 2cm (1in x 0.8in) – Capacity 6ml (0.2 us fl oz)
1 big container : 4.5 x 2.2cm (1.7in x 0.9in) – Capacity 20ml (0.6 us fl oz)
Internal dimensions of the slot under the tail :
Length : 20cm (7.8in)
Max width : 9cm (3.5in)

CONDITION :
Antique product with an important patina due to its age : numerous black marks, notably on the less visible parts (under the peacock or on the legs, and inside the foldable slots). Less impressive marks on the upside visible parts.
The opening / closing latches work perfectly.
One of the two small containers is leaking, so you should not use it, or add an extra container inside to make if impermeable.