Napoleonic inkwell - model of the sarcophagus

The object, depicting an idealized tomb of Napoleon, recognizable by the 'N' on the front and the typical hat resting on top on a cushion, has a bronze structure, with brass details. The lid, a parallelepiped bordered by geometric ornaments, separates from the trapezoidal base supported by four lion feet, revealing the two removable ink vessels and two small pen compartments inside. This entire block can be removed, revealing a third layer, or a small slab which, in turn raised, hides the body of the former Emperor.