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Japanese Water Droppers

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

Japanese water droppers.

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects

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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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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31, Signed
Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31, Signed

Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31, Signed

Located in Norton, MA

NOS Bronze 4 1/4" T Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31 A piece of art with delicate

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Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Vases

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

air, and is designed so that only a few drops of water can fall at a time. Japan – Meiji era (1868

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

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Japanese Water Dropper, Ceramic Turtle Design
Japanese Water Dropper, Ceramic Turtle Design

Japanese Water Dropper, Ceramic Turtle Design

Unavailable

H 1.13 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in

Japanese Water Dropper, Ceramic Turtle Design

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

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

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Pottery Water Dropper, Swirl Design
Japanese Pottery Water Dropper, Swirl Design

Japanese Pottery Water Dropper, Swirl Design

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Pottery Water Dropper executed in a Swirl Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Clay

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Persimmon Suiteki Water Dropper
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Persimmon Suiteki Water Dropper

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Persimmon Suiteki Water Dropper

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage cast iron Japanese suiteki water dropper in the shape of a persimmon. Traditionally used

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Gourd Suiteki Water Dropper
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Gourd Suiteki Water Dropper

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Gourd Suiteki Water Dropper

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage cast iron suiteki water dropper in the shape of a gourd. Traditionally used for

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Metal

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Black Clay Persimmon Water Dropper
Japanese Black Clay Persimmon Water Dropper

Japanese Black Clay Persimmon Water Dropper

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H 2 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Black Clay Persimmon Water Dropper

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic sculpture is a Japanese water dropper (suiteki) in the form of a persimmon

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20th Century Japanese Minimalist Scholar's Objects

Materials

Clay

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

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

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

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots
6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots

6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots

$1,180 / set

H 5.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in

6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots

Located in Brea, CA

Collection of 6 Chinese cloisonne teapots in varying shapes and designs of flora and fauna. The highest one is 5.5'' H x 2 W x 2.5'' D. the smallest one is 2.5'' H x 3'' W x 4'' D.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty
Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty

Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean four-panel folding screen circa 1830s, from the late Joseon Dynasty. The painting depicts a vivid hunting scene on four vertical scroll panels mounted with brocade borders. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paper

Hand-Painted, 19th c. Korean Vase
Hand-Painted, 19th c. Korean Vase

Hand-Painted, 19th c. Korean Vase

$7,900

H 16.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Hand-Painted, 19th c. Korean Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, globular, c.1885, blue and white, ceramic vase from Korea featuring villagers, mountains and a delicately painted stand of trees.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

By Pauly & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

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

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to stor...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty

$3,800

H 65.75 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of th...

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Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Ceramic Storage Jar Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Storage Jar Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Storage Jar Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean ceramic storage jar circa 18th century of Joseon Dynasty. The jar is of a characteristic form with a bulbous upper body that tappers with a graceful concave to the foot (a f...

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Antique 18th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

On offer is a large Korean ceramic storage jar (hangari) with white glaze and iron red underglaze dragon design. The globular shaped jar derived its form from the Moon Jar of the ear...

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Antique 18th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Tazza Bowl
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Tazza Bowl

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Tazza Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique footed Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper tazza bowl. The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel panels with blossoming flowers surrounded by floral, ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Korean Ceramic Ritual Offering Vessel with Inscription Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Ritual Offering Vessel with Inscription Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Ritual Offering Vessel with Inscription Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze with a cobalt blue underglaze inscription from Korea, circa 18-19th century Joseon Dynasty. This is a classic ceremonial vess...

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Antique Late 18th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became po...

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20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

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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Antique 16th Century Korean Other Metalwork

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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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean white porcelain jar with underglaze blue painting of large peonies with leaves circa second half of 19th century, Joseon Dynasty. Considered associated with Punwon-ri kilns ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

A Korean ceramic bottle with octagonal faceted form with underglaze copper red decoration. The robust bottle with the long neck and a relatively thick built was used to hold liquor s...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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There is a range of Japanese water droppers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese water droppers — often made from lacquer, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. Japanese water droppers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Awaji Pottery and Hara Yôyûsai each produced beautiful Japanese water droppers that are worth considering.

How Much are Japanese Water Droppers?

Prices for Japanese water droppers start at $250 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $4,500.