Antique Chinese Figural Horse Water Dropper Scholar's Desk Item

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From an upstate, NY estate. Antique Chinese (quite early) figural water dropper / Scholar's desk item of blue and white glazed heavy porcelain.

Measures 9" tall x approx 5" x 3.25".

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Antique Chinese Figural Horse Water Dropper Scholar's Desk Item

Lot 3126

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