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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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