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Antique Chinese Water Dropper

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
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Water Dropper

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Porcelain

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 Chinese Water Dropper

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Soapstone

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 Chinese Water Dropper

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Ceramic, Wood

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 Chinese Water Dropper

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 Chinese Water Dropper

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Ceramic

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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 Chinese Water Dropper

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Droppers
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese porcelain Lotus water droppers, circa 1885-1915. A remarkable pair of lovely Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Water Dropper

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Porcelain

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 Chinese Water Dropper

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
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Water Dropper

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Porcelain

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Water Dropper

Sancai Glazed Small Chinese Horse
Sancai Glazed Small Chinese Horse
H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 4.5 in
Whistle, Joss-Stick Holder and Water Dropper in the Form of a European Gentleman
Located in London, GB
and John Ayers in China for the West, Volume One, no. 62, p. 97.    
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Water Dropper

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Porcelain, Ceramic

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Antique Chinese Water Dropper For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese water dropper available at 1stDibs. Each antique Chinese water dropper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and porcelain. There are many kinds of the antique Chinese water dropper you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one antique Chinese water dropper that is appealing in its simplicity, but Artistian Made produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Water Dropper?

The average selling price for an antique Chinese water dropper at 1stDibs is $1,940, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $7,990 for the highest priced.

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