A Chinese jade water dropper of a mandarin duck holding a lotus dating from the Ming dynasty. The top of the dropper has a stopper with a Chilong finial. Dimensions are: 3 1/2 inches tall X 5 inches wide, 8.9 cm X 12.7 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It is in overall good condition with a few minuscule chips and natural variation. Provenance: From a private Connecticut collection. High resolution images can be found here.