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Asian Man Pulling a Rickshaw

Categories Far East / Oriental
Type Transportation
Material Pot metal
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 3 ½” high

This inkwell features a Chinese man pulling a rickshaw with spoked wheels. Instead of a passenger, there’s an inkwell mounted on the rickshaw’s frame. The man is dressed in dark clothing and seems to be in mid-stride, giving the impression of movement.

Estimated value: $125

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