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...

Small Suiteki in bronze in the form of a tea pot, standing on a small socle with a very interesting bi color patina work. The suiteki is a small container used to hold the water tha...

Large bronze suiteki (water dropper) in the form of a plum stump (mume).

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 bold and dramatic Japanese Kutani porcelain square tokkuri (bottle for sake), decorated in the Yoshidaya style, and attributed to the Yoshidaya Kiln (1824 - 1831). The striking sa...

This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries). It can use as incense burne...

Antique iron bird sculpture with a nice patina. Removable vented piece, for burning incense, 1960s.

 A large and decorative 19th Century blue and white Japanese vase of ovoid form and interesting scenes. In good condition with no damage. Useful as a stick stand, decorative sculptu...

A fine and beautifully enameled Chinese cloisonne incense burner, censer, with pierced cover, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China. The censer with an oval lobed body supported b...

Vintage Japanese iron bird incense burner, circa 1960s. The piece has a removable vented piece for burning incense, a wonderful patina and measures 6.5"W x 2.75"D x 9.5"H. Great lo...

Top Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Burner Inscense Koro China, 19th Century Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze / Copper Type: Vase Re...

A beautiful Japanese Bronze vase from the Meiji period we believe. Early 20th Century. Nice scale and form. It is slightly over 24 inches tall. Crisp casting and nice detail. The b...

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...

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...

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 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 small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It features an underglaze blue painting of a full cluster of grapes with vines and leaves ...

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

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 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 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...

An antique Korean ritual incense burner circa 19th century (late Joseon dynasty). This type of porcelain incense burner was made in Bunwon Kiln in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Do, near Seoul. U...

On offer is a near pair antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vases feature celadon crackled glaze with underglaze...

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...