A Chinese gilt bronze waterdropper modelled as a mythical beast
A Chinese gilt bronze waterdropper modelled as a mythical beast

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A Chinese gilt bronze waterdropper modelled as a mythical beast
with the dropper set into its back, the creature crouched on all fours with smiling expressiong -- 3¼in. (8.2cm.) long, Xuande six-character mark to base, 17th/18th Century, (some gilt rubbing and wear.)
See Colour Plate 2.

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