Description:

East Asia, Korea, Joseon Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely cuboid porcelain water dropper resting on four diminutive feet with classic blue-on-white “eye-form medallion” motifs painted on each of the four sides and a complex geometric pattern on the upper face. A miniature spout juts out from the front and a fill hole is set in the center of the upper face. Scholars during the Joseon Dynasty used water stoppers to wet inkstones to grind ink sticks, using the water to make the ink flow more readily. In the 19th century, fancifully shaped and painted water droppers like this example became fashionable. Size: 2.75" L x 2.5" W x 2.25" H (7 cm x 6.4 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection acquired prior to 2005

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  • Condition: Intact and excellent. Old kiln flaws/splits emanating from 3 of the feet. Minor staining and surface deposits mostly affecting the underside.

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