Vintage Carved Soapstone Horse Brush Holder Ink Pot Insense Burner

Description

For your consideration a hand carved soap stone sculpture of a horse, mule or water buffalo  getting water.  Not sure if this is an oil burner or a brush pot. Maybe even a paper weight.  Soapstone has some terra cotta red streaks.  Weighs 3/4 of a pound.  Measures 4 1/4" long x 2" wide x approximately 3" tall.
Very good vintage condition.  Unmarked.  Please view photos.
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