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Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper

$495

H 2.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Export Silver Overlay Water Dropper
Chinese Export Silver Overlay Water Dropper

Chinese Export Silver Overlay Water Dropper

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming Chinese Export Sterling Silver Overlay Water Dropper. The water dropper is a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Sterling Silver

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

$2,000

H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form on four corner feet, circa 19th century late

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19th Century Korean Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine porcelain water dropper from Korea circa 19th century of the late Joseon Dynasty. Water

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Early 19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

$1,600

H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

$1,900

H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Located in Brisbane, QLD

A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

$1,200

H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of fog circa early 20th century likely from Japanese

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper
Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper water dropper with cloisonne enamel design. Meiji period, 1868 to 1913

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Ceramic Ox Form Water Dropper on Stand
Chinese Ceramic Ox Form Water Dropper on Stand

Chinese Ceramic Ox Form Water Dropper on Stand

$550Sale Price|42% Off

H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Ceramic Ox Form Water Dropper on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Ceramic Ox Form Water Dropper on Carved Wood Stand. 2.5" H x 3.5" W x 2.5" D. Provenance

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in a rare hallowed out doughnut shape from Joseon

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Late 18th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Green Jade Paperweight with Water Dropper, 19th Century
Green Jade Paperweight with Water Dropper, 19th Century

Green Jade Paperweight with Water Dropper, 19th Century

By Artistian Made

Located in San Diego, CA

This 19th Century green jade paperweight with a water dropper, 碧玉元宝水盂镇纸, features a yuanbao 元宝

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19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Water Dropper

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small Korean water dropper in rectangular form with beveled edges, circa early 19th century of

Category

19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean ceramic water dropper in the shape of a mountain from late Joseon Dynasty circa 1850-1900s

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period
Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of a turtle or tortoise from Goryeo Period circ 12-13th

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lovely Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of a sitting dog circa 19th century late Joseon

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900

$380

H 2 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This curious object is a late 19th-century Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900
Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900

Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This porcelain peach is a traditional Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Arita Small Vase or Bottle Water Dropper, 17/18th C
Antique Edo Period Japanese Arita Small Vase or Bottle Water Dropper, 17/18th C

Antique Edo Period Japanese Arita Small Vase or Bottle Water Dropper, 17/18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice and delicate small vase or water dropper from the edo period. Flowers and Paradise bird

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base
Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base

Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base

Located in PARIS, FR

bi color patina work. The suiteki is a small container used to hold the water that is added to the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing Period
Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing Period

Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

a sitting camel. It seems to be a water dropper considering the hole in the mouth of the camel and

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze waterdropper or suiteki sculpted in the form of an hare
Bronze waterdropper or suiteki sculpted in the form of an hare

Bronze waterdropper or suiteki sculpted in the form of an hare

Located in PARIS, FR

Cute suiteki (water dropper) in cast bronze in the shape of a rabbit (or hare) with a gorgeous

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Bronze

Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape
Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape

Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

inkstone, which also bears remains of nashiji lacquer, and its suiteki (water dropper), made from copper

Category

Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

writing implements: inkstone, fan-shaped water dropper, paper knife, awl, and brush. The lid interior is

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Located in Atlanta, GA

frame that holds ink stone and a silvered bronze water-dropper (Suiteki). Both the exterior and interior

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

fitted with an inkstone and a water dropper in the form of a helmet, kabuto, crafted of copper and silver

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

copper water dropper!). This set is rare because not only it was superbly decorated but also it appears

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

pens and peacock feathers, an ink stone, a stack of books, a water dropper and an ewer. On the ojime

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

$28,500

H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

suzuri and water dropper, or mizusashi, in a compact or silk-covered saturation pad, and a set of five

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance
Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

stone and a silver-plated bronze water-dropper (Suiteki). The exterior and interior side of the lid was

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty
Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty

$2,750

H 6.3 in Dm 3.15 in

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

such as bowls, pots, ewers (or jugs), plates, boxes, lamps, pillows, candlesticks, censers, water

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Pottery

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty
Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty

$2,500

H 6.89 in Dm 2.96 in

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

such as bowls, pots, ewers (or jugs), plates, boxes, lamps, pillows, candlesticks, censers, water

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

$3,490

H 8.39 in Dm 6.7 in

Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Located in seoul, KR

, censers, water droppers, mortars, paper weights, tea grinders, and figurines. Examples of these forms can

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stoneware

Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

$2,990

H 8.39 in Dm 7.09 in

Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Located in seoul, KR

, censers, water droppers, mortars, paper weights, tea grinders, and figurines. Examples of these forms can

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Located in Atlanta, GA

contains a suzuri (ink-stone) with fundame trim and a round cloisonne suiteki (water dropper) with wave

Category

1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stone, Metal

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

a silver suiteki (water dropper) of in the complementary form of a waterwheel and waves. Under the

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stone, Metal

Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Located in seoul, KR

such as bowls, pots, ewers (or jugs), plates, boxes, lamps, pillows, candlesticks, censers, water

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stoneware

Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape
Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape

Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape

Located in PARIS, FR

contains its inkstone and its suiteki (water dropper), rectangular in form and crafted from silver sheet

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design
Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design

Unavailable

H 0.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.88 in

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Water Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper in the Form of a Puppy. Meiji period A Fine

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Early 17th Century Ming Tianqi Reign Blue and White Porcelain Water Dropper
Early 17th Century Ming Tianqi Reign Blue and White Porcelain Water Dropper

Early 17th Century Ming Tianqi Reign Blue and White Porcelain Water Dropper

Located in Paris, FR

The water dropper, rectangular, painted in underglaze blue on the four sides. Two sides with

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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

A yellow glass double-gourd bottle vase
A yellow glass double-gourd bottle vase

A yellow glass double-gourd bottle vase

Located in Winter Park, FL

neck. The bottle was probably intended to be used as water-dropper by a scholar. Provenance

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Water Dropper

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

with removable trays securing a river pearl form suiteki (water dropper) and suzri (ink-stone) with

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box
19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box

Located in London, GB

deer in moonlight, copper water dropper and slate ink stone. Fitted in lacquered boxes.

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Copper, Silver

Suzuribako decorated with a bird of prey in maki-e, Japan Edo period
Suzuribako decorated with a bird of prey in maki-e, Japan Edo period

Suzuribako decorated with a bird of prey in maki-e, Japan Edo period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

water dropper and an ink stone on the left, and a single compartment on the right for storing writing

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Kneeling Boys, 18th-19th Century
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Kneeling Boys, 18th-19th Century

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Kneeling Boys, 18th-19th Century

Located in Frome, Somerset

A pair of Famille Rose figures of kneeling boys as water droppers 18th-19th century. One with a

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Hydrangea Writing Box
Hydrangea Writing Box

Hydrangea Writing Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 9 in D 10 in

Hydrangea Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the exterior and sides of the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Located in New York, NY

removable suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water-dropper), and hikidashi (drawer); the exterior finished in

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Droppers
Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Droppers

Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Droppers

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H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Droppers

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese porcelain Lotus water droppers, circa 1885-1915. A remarkable pair of lovely Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Dropper
A Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Dropper

A Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Dropper

Located in Downingtown, PA

The bowl of the water dropper is in the form of a lotus flower decorated in naturalistic colors

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19th Century Chinese Antique Water Dropper

14th-16th C., Sukhothai, Antique Thai Glazed Stoneware Hunchback Water Dropper
14th-16th C., Sukhothai, Antique Thai Glazed Stoneware Hunchback Water Dropper

14th-16th C., Sukhothai, Antique Thai Glazed Stoneware Hunchback Water Dropper

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Sukhothai glazed stoneware hunchback water dropper. Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16th

Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Water Dropper Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing 18th C
Antique Chinese Porcelain Water Dropper Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing 18th C

Antique Chinese Porcelain Water Dropper Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

camel. It seems to be a water dropper considering the hole in the mouth of the camel and the one at the

Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

A 19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze 'Suiteki' Water Dropper, Meiji Period
A 19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze 'Suiteki' Water Dropper, Meiji Period

A 19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze 'Suiteki' Water Dropper, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine 19th century scholarly object used to moisten inksticks for an inkstone when working with calligraphy. Naturalistically cast in the form of a gourd with a detachable leafy st...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Bronze

Sancai Glazed Small Chinese Horse
Sancai Glazed Small Chinese Horse

Sancai Glazed Small Chinese Horse

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H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 4.5 in

Sancai Glazed Small Chinese Horse

Located in Katonah, NY

A Chinese export water dropper in the figure of a horse. The figure is decorated with an egg and

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box
Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

Located in Hudson, NY

, and mother-of-pearl inlay. Gold plum design on inside of lid. Inkstone (suzuri) and silver water

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design
Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design

Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design

Located in Hudson, NY

gold. Suzuribako is complete with suiteki (water dropper) and suzuri-ishi (ink stone). Comes in its

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray
A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray

A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray

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H 3 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray

Located in Austin, TX

graced the desk of a scholar, holding his stationary supplies, such as a brushpot, brushes, water dropper

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Water Dropper

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

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H 4 in W 6.75 in D 8 in

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

, it houses essential calligraphy tools: an inkstone, a finely engraved silver water dropper, two

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Crystal

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

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H 1.5 in W 6.75 in L 1.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

dropper) featuring a water wheel family crest. This is a striking piece with fine quality in both

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquer Fujiyama Makie Suzuribako with Complete Writing Implements
Fine Japanese Lacquer Fujiyama Makie Suzuribako with Complete Writing Implements

Fine Japanese Lacquer Fujiyama Makie Suzuribako with Complete Writing Implements

Located in Atlanta, GA

pieces, remain together in fine condition, an inkstone, a silver water dropper (suiteki), two brush pens

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stone, Metal

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period with Provenance Note
Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period with Provenance Note

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period with Provenance Note

Located in Atlanta, GA

compartments that hold the ink stone and the silver suiteki water dropper in the shape of a partially open

Category

18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stone, Silver

Shipwreck Salvaged Ming Dynasty Frog Water Dropper
Shipwreck Salvaged Ming Dynasty Frog Water Dropper

Shipwreck Salvaged Ming Dynasty Frog Water Dropper

Located in London, GB

A finely painted, very well preserved water dropper, officially salvaged and recorded from the

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Water Dropper

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Awaji pottery water dropper in the form of a cat. Used to apply small amounts of water to

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box
Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

specifically for writing tools: ink slate, water droppers, and brushes 8.5 square and 8.5 tall.

Category

Early 1900s Meiji Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako
Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako

Located in Atlanta, GA

for holding brush pens, and the other for holding the ink stone (present) and a bronze water-dropper

Category

18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper
Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper

Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper

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H 3 in W 2.75 in D 1 in

Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper

Located in Seattle, WA

Korean glazed pottery water dropper in the form of a carp. The surface and sides with cobalt blue

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Kakiemon Porcelain Water Dropper, Daikoku, circa 1680, Edo Period
Kakiemon Porcelain Water Dropper, Daikoku, circa 1680, Edo Period

Kakiemon Porcelain Water Dropper, Daikoku, circa 1680, Edo Period

By Arita

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A rare Kakiemon porcelain water dropper, Edo Period, cica 1680. Modelled as Daikoku, The god of

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Water Dropper, Suiteki Shaped as a Hare, Momoyama Period
Japanese Water Dropper, Suiteki Shaped as a Hare, Momoyama Period

Japanese Water Dropper, Suiteki Shaped as a Hare, Momoyama Period

Located in Milano, IT

the hare is often associated in Japanese culture. Suiteki are small containers used to hold the water

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17th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Whistle, Joss-Stick Holder and Water Dropper in the Form of a European Gentleman
Whistle, Joss-Stick Holder and Water Dropper in the Form of a European Gentleman

Whistle, Joss-Stick Holder and Water Dropper in the Form of a European Gentleman

Located in London, GB

Whistle, joss-stick holder and waterdropper in the form of a European gentleman wearing a tricorn hat holding a shield and sword while kicking a tiger, all on a hexagonal base moulde...

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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box
19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box

19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box

Located in Paris, FR

several compartments, one suzuri (ink stone) and a water dropper adorned with scrolls.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Copper

Japanese Negoro Lacquer Ink Box with Rabbit
Japanese Negoro Lacquer Ink Box with Rabbit

Japanese Negoro Lacquer Ink Box with Rabbit

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H 8.25 in W 9.25 in D 2 in

Japanese Negoro Lacquer Ink Box with Rabbit

Located in Seattle, WA

, gilt rabbit decorating the lid The lid lifts off to reveal original ink stone, water dropper and a

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19th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer

Meissen Porcelain Scent Bottle, c. 1790, Marcolini Period
Meissen Porcelain Scent Bottle, c. 1790, Marcolini Period

Meissen Porcelain Scent Bottle, c. 1790, Marcolini Period

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Islamic rose water dropper, and hand painted with three gilt scroll panels, containing views in Germany

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1790s German Georgian Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Small Brownish-Yellow Glass Bottle Vase
Small Brownish-Yellow Glass Bottle Vase

Small Brownish-Yellow Glass Bottle Vase

Located in Winter Park, FL

A small bottle vase of pear-form with a tall, narrow cylindrical neck, possibly a water dropper

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Water Dropper

Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"
Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"

Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"

Located in Paris, FR

nashiji ground, fitted with an rectangular inkstone and a silver water dropper, together with a nashiji

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Lacquer

Cherry Blossom Writing Box
Cherry Blossom Writing Box

Cherry Blossom Writing Box

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H 4.93 in W 7.37 in D 11.03 in

Cherry Blossom Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

suzuri ink stone and original pure silver suiteki water dropper in an auspicious fan shape with engraved

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Gold

Deer Writing Box
Deer Writing Box

Deer Writing Box

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H 2.37 in W 9.65 in D 10.63 in

Deer Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

silver suiteki water dropper. The suiteki has a relief and chased autumn décor of maple leaves and a

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Pewter

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box
Paddle-Shaped Writing Box

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box

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H 1.07 in W 3.98 in D 9.77 in

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

flakes, and a silver pure suiteki water dropper in the form of a cherry blossom and a maple leaf.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Silver, Gold

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Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

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Brocade, Wood, Paper

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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19th Century Korean Antique Water Dropper

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Ceramic

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Korean Carved Celadon Vase, Maebyeong, Goryeo Style, Early 20th Century

Korean Carved Celadon Vase, Maebyeong, Goryeo Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

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Early 20th Century Korean Antique Water Dropper

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Stoneware

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Faceted Korean Ceramic Celadon Jar Joseon Dynasty

Faceted Korean Ceramic Celadon Jar Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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18th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

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Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

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Brass

Korean Ceramic Moon Jar with Dragon Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Moon Jar with Dragon Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Moon Jar with Dragon Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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18th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Water Dropper

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Ceramic

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Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

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20th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Water Dropper

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Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Korean Antique Bronze Footed Vessel with Lid Early Joseon Dynasty
Korean Antique Bronze Footed Vessel with Lid Early Joseon Dynasty

Korean Antique Bronze Footed Vessel with Lid Early Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze bowl shape vessel with fitted lid from Korean dated to 15-16th century (early Joseon Dynasty). In an elegant minimalistic form with thin wall and supported by a high foot ri...

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16th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Bronze

Antique Korean Embroidered Civil Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Embroidered Civil Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Embroidered Civil Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Korean silk embroidered rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century. The badge features a design of double flying cranes above the Li-sui waves...

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

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Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Korean Ceramic White Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Ceramic White Bowl Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Ceramic White Bowl Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean ceramic bowl covered in a white glaze with a hint of bluish green circa 18th century, possibly earlier of the Joseon Dynasty. The deep bowl features a classic form, simple b...

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18th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Early Joseon Dynasty
Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Early Joseon Dynasty

Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Early Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs
Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs

Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Water Dropper

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Ceramic

Antique Korean Porcelain Jar with Pheonix Design Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Porcelain Jar with Pheonix Design Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Porcelain Jar with Pheonix Design Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Late 19th Century Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Dropper

Materials

Silver, Iron

Korean Ceramic Faceted Wine Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Faceted Wine Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Faceted Wine Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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19th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Water Dropper

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Ceramic

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Antique Water Dropper For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique water dropper you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and soapstone, every antique water dropper was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique water dropper — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique water dropper bearing hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique water dropper over the years, but those crafted by Arita are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Water Dropper?

Prices for an antique water dropper can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $11,022, while the average can fetch as much as $1,666.

Finding the Right Asian-art-furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

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With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

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“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

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