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Iron Teapot Water Dropper
Iron Teapot Water Dropper

Iron Teapot Water Dropper

Located in Norton, MA

Iron teapot water dropper with the original box. This is an old stocked item and still in its new condition in the box.

Category

Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Note: Water droppers, amongst other luxury objects, belonged to scholar's studio.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Korean Celadon Water Dropper Pair
Korean Celadon Water Dropper Pair

Korean Celadon Water Dropper Pair

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of Korean celadon water droppers. Signed Excellent condition with crazing.

Category

20th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 scholar's object and was used to mix ink.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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 Joseon Dynasty.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 colonial time post 1910s.

Category

Early 20th Century 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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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

The octagonal water dropper is covered in a brilliant white glaze with blue underglaze painting.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 the Joseon Dynasty.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

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

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 handcrafted sculptural form and a bug standing on the upper portion.

Category

Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 century.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics

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 Dynasty.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

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

Located in Chicago, IL

To prepare ink for painting or writing, the scholar would have used the dropper to carefully drip water onto an inkstone before grinding a solid ink stick.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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 have been found upon a scholar's painting table alongside the Four Treasures of the St...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Lotus Form 'Water Dropper' - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.
Lotus Form 'Water Dropper' - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.

Lotus Form 'Water Dropper' - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage lotus form 'water dropper' - hand painted enamel decoration on copper form - unsigned - China - mid 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Shōwa Lacquered Gold Maki‑E Calligraphy Chest
Japanese Shōwa Lacquered Gold Maki‑E Calligraphy Chest

Japanese Shōwa Lacquered Gold Maki‑E Calligraphy Chest

Located in Norwich, England

The calligraphy drawer has the hardstone but is missing the water dropper. There is an opening where the water dropper would have been.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

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

Description An unusual Chinese export porcelain Famille Rose model of an immortal on the back of a sitting camel. It seems to be a water dropper considering the hole in the mouth ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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 brown patina, represented with one of its two ears standing.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Complementing this striking interior is a pure silver water dropper (suiteki), delicately engraved with a matching pine motif.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Taisho Imperial Gold Maki-e Flower Basket Suzuribako by Tozan
Taisho Imperial Gold Maki-e Flower Basket Suzuribako by Tozan

Taisho Imperial Gold Maki-e Flower Basket Suzuribako by Tozan

Located in Taichung, TW

The inclusion of the solid silver Imperial chrysanthemum water dropper highlights the absolute premium nature of the materials utilized.

Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji-Era Rosewood Suzuribako, Maki-e Pine & Moon
Meiji-Era Rosewood Suzuribako, Maki-e Pine & Moon

Meiji-Era Rosewood Suzuribako, Maki-e Pine & Moon

Located in Taichung, TW

The interior includes a solid metal water dropper weighing approximately 26 grams, rounding out a masterpiece that highlights the exceptional material mastery of traditional Japanese...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Korean Ceramic Scholar Brush Rest Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Scholar Brush Rest Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Scholar Brush Rest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Small mountain-form ceramic pieces such as this were popular scholar items in Confucianism-centered Joseon Dynasty. They were made as water droppers, brush rest or simply as decorati...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese 'double gourd' lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) by Hara Yôyûsai 原羊遊斎
Japanese 'double gourd' lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) by Hara Yôyûsai 原羊遊斎

Japanese 'double gourd' lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) by Hara Yôyûsai 原羊遊斎

By Hara Yôyûsai

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The interior of the box is fitted with a rectangular bronze water dropper (suiteki) cast with a flying crane in relief, a nicely-shaped inkstone (suzuri), and brush rests.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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

It includes its inkstone, which also bears remains of nashiji lacquer, and its suiteki (water dropper), made from copper leaves and is shaped like a small rectangular teapot.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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

Inside, the box is finished in glowing nashiji and retains its full set of writing implements: inkstone, fan-shaped water dropper, paper knife, awl, and brush. The lid interior is de...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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

The box features rounded exterior corner, an interior frame that holds ink stone and a silvered bronze water-dropper (Suiteki). Both the exterior and interior sides of the lid were b...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Bronze cucurbit sculpture designed to be used as a watterdropper or suiteki
A Bronze cucurbit sculpture designed to be used as a watterdropper or suiteki

A Bronze cucurbit sculpture designed to be used as a watterdropper or suiteki

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant bronze suiteki, or water dropper, in the shape of a gourd. The suiteki is one of the essential objects of the literati, used to hold the water needed for grinding ink.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

The interior of the suzuribako decorated with a dense nashiji ground, and fitted with an inkstone and a water dropper in the form of a helmet, kabuto, crafted of copper and silver.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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

It normally consists of a carry case with a handle on top and two sake bottles, an open serving tray, a four-tiered food storage boxes called Jubako, and additional lidded storage bo...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Gold Maki-e Momijigari Suzuribako
Edo Period Gold Maki-e Momijigari Suzuribako

Edo Period Gold Maki-e Momijigari Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Inside, the box houses an original inkstone alongside a rare silver water dropper decorated with delicate gold inlay, a specialized brush, and a paper knife, highlighting the absolut...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Showa Period Gold Maki-e Landscape & Crane Document Box by Kakuzan
Showa Period Gold Maki-e Landscape & Crane Document Box by Kakuzan

Showa Period Gold Maki-e Landscape & Crane Document Box by Kakuzan

Located in Taichung, TW

The interior features the classic layout for writing tools, including specialized compartments and a beautifully crafted, solid metal water dropper weighing approximately 32 grams. ...

Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The box features refined silver rims for structural elegance and includes a magnificent pure silver water dropper (suiteki) intricately engraved with a matching family crest.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Meiji Natural Wood and Black Lacquer Autumn Grass Suzuribako
Meiji Natural Wood and Black Lacquer Autumn Grass Suzuribako

Meiji Natural Wood and Black Lacquer Autumn Grass Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Opening the elegantly proportioned box reveals a dark brown lacquer interior that offers a warm, grounding contrast to the exterior, complete with its original inkstone and water dro...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako
Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Opening the elegantly proportioned, square box reveals a cleanly organized interior complete with its original inkstone and water dropper. The Era & Origin: Reflecting the refined t...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Located in Taichung, TW

Inside, the box features a fully equipped, perfectly preserved suite of calligraphy tools, highlighted by a beautiful pure silver water dropper. The Era & Origin: Crafted during the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum & Karakusa
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum & Karakusa

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum & Karakusa

Located in Taichung, TW

Inside, the box houses a completely preserved suite of original scholar's tools, including the water dropper, inkstone, and calligraphy brushes, further emphasizing its premium quali...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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

On top, there places a brush pot with brush pens and peacock feathers, an ink stone, a stack of books, a water dropper and an ewer. On the ojime connected to the Inro by silk cord, t...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set
Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

This includes a magnificent solid silver water dropper (suiteki) shaped like a traditional folding fan, an inkstone, a paper cutting knife, an awl, and two calligraphy brushes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui
Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Located in Taichung, TW

This pristine set includes the inkstone, a traditional ink stick, a solid silver water dropper, multiple calligraphy brushes, and a paper cutting knife.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Showa Tsuishu Carved Red Lacquer Suzuribako by Okabe Keisho
Showa Tsuishu Carved Red Lacquer Suzuribako by Okabe Keisho

Showa Tsuishu Carved Red Lacquer Suzuribako by Okabe Keisho

Located in Taichung, TW

Opening the box reveals a perfectly preserved and complete writing suite, including an inkstone, a water dropper, and a calligraphy brush. Serving as both a highly practical scholar'...

Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Edo Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Camellia & Plum
Edo Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Camellia & Plum

Edo Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Camellia & Plum

Located in Taichung, TW

Inside, the box features a clean, neatly organized layout complete with an inkstone and metal water dropper. The Era & Origin: Crafted during the middle to late Edo period, this exc...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Kaga Maki-e Suzuribako, Moon & Rabbit
Edo Period Kaga Maki-e Suzuribako, Moon & Rabbit

Edo Period Kaga Maki-e Suzuribako, Moon & Rabbit

Located in Taichung, TW

Complete with its interior inkstone and water dropper space, the box is a brilliant demonstration of flawless lacquer craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set includes a low writing table, an ink stone, or suzuri and water dropper, or mizusashi, in a compact or silk-covered saturation pad, and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Meiji Period Gold Maki-e Phoenix & Chrysanthemum Suzuribako
Meiji Period Gold Maki-e Phoenix & Chrysanthemum Suzuribako

Meiji Period Gold Maki-e Phoenix & Chrysanthemum Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

This breathtaking interior perfectly frames the complete suite of scholar tools, including an inkstone, a pure silver water dropper, and calligraphy brushes decorated with matching p...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Edo Period Korin Style Maki-e and Raden Deer Suzuribako
Edo Period Korin Style Maki-e and Raden Deer Suzuribako

Edo Period Korin Style Maki-e and Raden Deer Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

It houses a remarkably complete and perfectly preserved suite of scholar's tools, including an inkstone, a pure silver water dropper, calligraphy brushes, a paper cutting knife, and ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako
Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako

Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Adding to its immense value is an antique cloisonne (shippo) water dropper, whose vibrant colors perfectly complement the brilliant golden ground.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako
Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

This piece houses a perfectly preserved, complete suite of writing implements, including an inkstone, a water dropper, calligraphy brushes, and a paper cutting knife.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Wave and Plover Suzuribako
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Wave and Plover Suzuribako

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Wave and Plover Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Remarkably, this piece houses a perfectly preserved, complete suite of original scholar's tools, including the inkstone, water dropper, paper cutting knife, and calligraphy brushes, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box
Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Located in Taichung, TW

Miraculously, this piece retains its original, complete interior configuration, featuring an inkstone, an ink stick, incense ceremony tools, and a beautifully crafted silver water dr...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design
Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The suzuribako retains its original fittings, including a suzuri (inkstone) and a silver suiteki (water dropper) in the form of a detailed crane.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Located in Taichung, TW

The piece houses beautifully preserved, highly organized interior compartments, complete with an inkstone and water dropper. The Era & Origin: Crafted during the transitional perio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail
Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail

Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail

Located in Taichung, TW

Inside, the box features a flawless, dense nashiji (sprinkled gold) ground, complete with an elegant inkstone and a brilliant gilt metal water dropper. The Era & Origin: Created dur...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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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 container to hold a small amount of water to make ink for calligraphy.

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

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Materials

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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 small container to hold a small amount of water to make ink for calligraphy.

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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 Japanese Hirado ware calligraphy water-dropper (suiteki) in the form of a seated pupp...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

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

The bottle was probably intended to be used as water-dropper by a scholar. Provenance: Shakris, San Francisco, CA Property from the estate of Mark Tonkin

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects

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

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

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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

The rectangular top depicting a golden phoenix with mother-of-pearl inlays, floating above mulberry leaves against a black lacquer background, the interior depicting scrolling vines,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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

Each of typical form and decorated in gold hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane, muranashiji and silver, ceramic and mother-of-pearl inlays on a natural woodgrain (ceder) ground with an ow...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

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

The interior consists of a water dropper and an ink stone on the left, and a single compartment on the right for storing writing utensils.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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 yellow and the other with a green robe, both with pink trousers.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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

A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the e...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

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H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Located in New York, NY

A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled chiri-i (ledges between the top and the sides), comprising a box, lid, detachable ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Bespoke Partner Desk with Two Slabs of Antique Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Partner Desk with Two Slabs of Antique Hardwood, by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Partner Desk with Two Slabs of Antique Hardwood, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

Very often these scholars collected objects referring to nature or made with natural materials: wooden brush pots, pencil rests, water droppers…They also collected dream-stones: beau...

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2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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 porcelain lotus leaf water droppers with inscription down back of the green handle.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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, the stem of the dropper is in olive green enamel.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

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

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

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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).

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 calligraphy or ink painting.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Metal

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 for calligraphy or ink painting.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Metal

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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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 century Size: Height 6.1 C.M. / width 4.2 C.M.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

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

An unusual Chinese export porcelain Famille rose model of an immortal on the back of a sitting camel. It seems to be a water dropper considering the hole in the mouth of the camel an...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Suiteki or Water dropper in bronze in the form of a tree stump
Suiteki or Water dropper in bronze in the form of a tree stump

Suiteki or Water dropper in bronze in the form of a tree stump

Located in PARIS, FR

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

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 spinach, three color,Sancai glazed design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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

Inkstone (suzuri) and silver water dropper (suiteki) with vine design. Korin-style, c. 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

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

Suzuribako is complete with suiteki (water dropper) and suzuri-ishi (ink stone). Comes in its original signed kiri wood storage box.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

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

A tray such as this would have graced the desk of a scholar, holding his stationary supplies, such as a brushpot, brushes, water dropper and ink stone. Zitan, (lit. purple ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects

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

Inside, it houses essential calligraphy tools: an inkstone, a finely engraved silver water dropper, two brushes with gold-lacquered caps and a miniature sword-shaped letter opener wi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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

The mountainous scenery features a stream through pine trees, and fallen plum blossoms floating on water. The box is fitted with two removable inner trays with a continuous design, a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Waterdropper or suiteki in bronze in the form of a group of turtles
Waterdropper or suiteki in bronze in the form of a group of turtles

Waterdropper or suiteki in bronze in the form of a group of turtles

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze suiteki (water dropper) with a fine brown patina, modeled as two turtles (kame) stacked one upon the other.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

It is rare and a good fortune that all writing implements, a total of seven pieces, remain together in fine condition, an inkstone, a silver water dropper (suiteki), two brush pens w...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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

There are separate compartments that hold the ink stone and the silver suiteki water dropper in the shape of a partially open scroll surrounded by three blooms.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Silver

Small Copper Kettle Water Dropper
Small Copper Kettle Water Dropper

Small Copper Kettle Water Dropper

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H 1.25 in Dm 2.25 in

Small Copper Kettle Water Dropper

Located in Norton, MA

Small copper Kettle water dropper with the original box. This is an old stocked item and still in its new condition in the box.

Category

Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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

Water droppers such as this were an essential accessory of the scholars' studio, used by calligraphers to add droplets of water to powdered ink.

Category

20th Century Japanese Minimalist Scholar's Objects

Materials

Clay

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

This charming little water dropper is modelled in the form of a crouching frog, seemingly ready to spring away at any moment.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Scholar's Objects

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lotus Cup Water Dropper
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lotus Cup Water Dropper

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lotus Cup Water Dropper

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An interesting Chinese porcelain water dropper modelled in the shape of a large lotus blossom dating from the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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 an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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

Boxes called suziribako, were used specifically for writing tools: ink slate, water droppers, and brushes 8.5 square and 8.5 tall.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Cartier Sterling Silver Martini Cocktail Figural Watering Can Vermouth Dropper
Cartier Sterling Silver Martini Cocktail Figural Watering Can Vermouth Dropper

Cartier Sterling Silver Martini Cocktail Figural Watering Can Vermouth Dropper

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine silver vermouth dropper. By Cartier. In sterling silver. In the form of a watering can.

Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Scholar Object Oxblood Porcelain Water Pot or Dropper - Kangxi Mark
Chinese Scholar Object Oxblood Porcelain Water Pot or Dropper - Kangxi Mark

Chinese Scholar Object Oxblood Porcelain Water Pot or Dropper - Kangxi Mark

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, 20th century. Chinese. A porcelain oxblood red porcelain horseshoe water pot of bell shaped body. The deep red glaze has an underglaze cloud motif as photographed. Kangxi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

The box features rounded exterior corner, two inner trays, one for holding brush pens, and the other for holding the ink stone (present) and a bronze water-dropper (Suiteki). The ext...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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

Water from the droppers was used for grinding the ink stone to make ink.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

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 good fortune, standing upon two large bales of rice and wearing a broad smile.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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

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 ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

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...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

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

The black lacquered inside has several compartments, one suzuri (ink stone) and a water dropper adorned with scrolls.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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

Finished in rubbed red lacquer (negoro) with a small but plump, gilt rabbit decorating the lid The lid lifts off to reveal original ink stone, water dropper and a small tray for brus...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Aviation Objects

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

The scent bottle modelled after an Islamic rose water dropper, and hand painted with three gilt scroll panels, containing views in Germany.

Category

Antique 1790s German Georgian Porcelain

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, the glass of opaque brownish-yellow sandwiched glass carved with a peacock beside a p...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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

The interior of a well-appointed pavilion with rocks, a stream, blossoming prunus, pine, all rendered in gold takamakie, hiramakie, kirikane, okibirame and applied gold foil, the int...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Cartier 'Watering Can' Vermouth dropper.

Cartier 'Watering Can' Vermouth dropper.

Located in London, GB

An amusing Sterling silver-gilt vermouth dropper in the form of a watering can, with concentric ring pattern to the body, with long neck and watering 'rose', and loop handle to the t...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

The stacked suzuribako has a drawer for writing utensils and a tray that lifts out to a reveal a compartment for paper; it comes with its original suzuri ink stone and original pure ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

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

The box comes with the original suzuri ink stone, which is covered with kinji gold lacquer on the edges and sides, and with the original pure silver suiteki water dropper. The suitek...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Pewter

Writing Box with Shishi Lions
Writing Box with Shishi Lions

Writing Box with Shishi Lions

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H 4.53 in W 8.35 in D 10.83 in

Writing Box with Shishi Lions

By Mikami Yokodo

Located in New York, NY

The inside rims, including the suzuri ink stone rims are in silver lacquer; all other surfaces are covered with evenly sprinkled nashiji gold flakes. The suiteki water dropper is in ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer

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Water Dropper For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic water dropper available at 1stDibs. Each water dropper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are many kinds of the 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. A water dropper, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made water dropper has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arita are consistently popular.

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Prices for a water dropper can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $11,815, while the average can fetch as much as $1,578.

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