Stunning Antique Chinese Hand Made Sterling Silver Cormorant Fishing Inkwell

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Stunning Antique Chinese Hand Made Sterling Silver Cormorant Fishing Inkwell
This stunning inkwell was hand made around the 1900s in China and features a cormorant sitting on the rim of a weaved fish basket with a paddle and ropes attached to it. It alludes to the ancient Chinese tradition of training cormorants for fishing which is practiced still today.
The inkwell measures 1 3/4" in diameter (bottom) and is just short of 2" high. It
weighs 28.6 grams and bears Chinese hallmarks on the bottom (any feedback on their identification is highly welcome!).
Very beautiful and decorative piece!
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