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Snake Charmer Inkstand

Categories Ceramics/Porcelain Figural
Type Snake Charmer
Material Pottery
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer Soho Pottery
Origin England
Date or Era circa 1920
Measuring 4 ¾” diameter; 5” high

Ceramic figure of a snake charmer sitting on a black base. Hand painted in nice detail; he holds a pungi (flute). A snake is coiled around his feet. The underside is marked: “Solian Ware, SOHO Pottery; Cobridge, England”.

Estimated value: $75

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