Japanese Water Droppers

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

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

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

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...

This petite ceramic sculpture is a Japanese water dropper (suiteki) in the form of a persimmon (kaki), an autumn fruit that symbolizes joy.

Antique Awaji pottery water dropper in the form of a cat. Used to apply small amounts of water to an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting.

Modeled as a stylized hare with long ears, the round body inspired by the moon’s shape, to which the hare is often associated in Japanese culture. Suiteki are small containers used ...

A rare Kakiemon porcelain water dropper, Edo Period, cica 1680. Modelled as Daikoku, The god of good fortune, standing upon two large bales of rice and wearing a broad smile. He has ...

A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand. Based on the construction and design, the piece is likely dated to early 20th century (Korean Empire...

This Helmet Crest mask is categorized as a “Babanki” style Ngoin mask from Northwestern provinces of Cameroon circa first half of 20th century. In part of highland area called “Camer...

A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of ...

A fine Korean white porcelain jar with underglaze blue painting circa second half of 19th century, Joseon Dynasty. Considered associated with Punwon-ri kilns in Gwangju, these types ...

A rare pair of Korean lacquered wood cabinet dated to the late Joseon Dynasty toward the end of the 19th century. The cabinet was known as "Morijang" in Korean and was traditionally ...

A small antique Korean Buncheong stoneware vase from early Joseon Dynasty circa 16th century. The vase is of a classic pear form with a waisted neck, a flared mouth and a ringed base...

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...

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...

A Korean porcelain brush holder in cylinder log form from the end of Joseon dynasty circa late 19th century. Cherished by the scholars, brush pot like this would grace the desk in th...

A Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of fog circa early 20th century likely from Japanese colonial time post 1910s. The animal form features underglaze blue paint and iron red ...

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

A Japanese glazed ceramic jar with a lacquered wood lid circa 19th century of late Edo to early Meiji Period. The stoneware tsubo was used as a storage vessel for produce such as tea...