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Bust of an Asian Man

Categories Far East / Oriental
Material Coppered metal
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring Base: 2 ½” diameter; 3 ⅞” high

A figural inkwell in the form of a bust of a Chinese (?) man. He wears a traditional skullcap with a bobble on the top. His hair is braided into a ponytail and hangs down onto his shoulders. His face is wizened. His cap is hinged and lifts to access the ink pot.

Estimated value: $125

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