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LOT 2305
Chinese Quartz 'Dragon' Water Dropper
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (33 grams, 74.5 mm).
Carved deep bowl with curved pouring lip, short handle formed as a stylised animal head, incised decoration around the rim and handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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